Blood groups

Blood groups blood group The International Society of Blood Transfusion Working Party for Red Cell Immunogenetics and Blood Group Terminology maintains an official blood group There are 4 main blood groups

blood group The test to determine your blood group is called ABO typing Your blood sample is mixed with antibodies against type A and B blood Then, the sample is checked

blood type In many cases, your blood type can also shed light on diseases to which you may be more susceptible, as well as health conditions to which your Takeaway The ABO system is the best known way of classifying blood types In this system, there are eight main types O positive is the most common, and AB