ABO AND RHESUS (D) BLOOD GROUP PHENOTYPES IN MIRPUR, AZAD JAMMU KASHMIR, PAKISTAN, 2008-12

Introduction: Blood groups are the most widely used genetic markers. Having applications in blood transfusions, forensic pathology, population genetics and disease susceptibility studies, the ABO and Rh blood grouping data of any population set is of particular interest. This study aims to document the ABO and Rh blood group distribution percentage among the population of Mirpur city of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan. Material and Methods: A total of 8227 blood donors were enrolled in the study. Direct blood grouping with antisera A, B and D was performed, and results were confirmed with reverse grouping using known cells. Results: Results showed a highest percentage distribution of blood group B that is 32.59%, followed by blood group A and O with percentage distribution of 25.93% and 24.20% respectively. AB being the least prevalent blood group was recorded in 17.26% of the studied population. Most of the population was observed to carry the Rh-D antigen with 83.60% of the studied population being Rh positive. Conclusion: Our results are in accordance with the trend of blood group distribution observed in previous studies conducted in various regions of Pakistan on different subgroups. We hope that the study will support in future planning of blood demand and supply.

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