ABOtyypityksen
ABOtyypityksen, known in English as ABO blood group typing, is a fundamental laboratory procedure used to determine an individual's blood group within the ABO system. This system classifies blood into four main types: A, B, AB, and O, based on the presence or absence of specific antigens on the surface of red blood cells and corresponding antibodies in the plasma.
The ABO blood group is inherited and plays a crucial role in blood transfusions. Transfusing incompatible blood
The typing process involves mixing a sample of the patient's red blood cells with known anti-A and
Beyond transfusions, ABO blood typing is also important in organ transplantation, forensic science, and paternity testing.