Unusual Rh Phenotypes
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When all of the D antigens (D, C, E, c, e) are missing
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Rh
null
:
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Rh
mod
:
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Also lack Rh antigens but due to inheritance of X
Q
r gene
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If anti-Rh29 (total Rh) is detected then Rh
null
blood is required
for transfusions
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What type of blood is transfused for these patients:
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Also are missing S, s, U, and LW antigens
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Due to inheritance of amorph regulator gene X
o
r or amorph r
gene