Abstract

The information of the distribution of ABO and Rh blood groups is very essential. It helps in the management of blood banks properly, including smaller local transfusion services or regional or national transfusion service. The ABO and Rh blood group system, both are most important for blood transfusion purposes. This study is conducted to determine the frequency of ABO and Rh blood groups in Smt. Sarswati Karad Blood Bank, Latur. Blood Bank attached to MIMSR Medical College and Y.C.R. Hospital, Latur (Maharashtra), India. Aim and Objective: To study the frequency distribution of ABO and Rh blood groups among blood donors in Smt. Sarswati Karad Blood Bank, Latur. Material And Methods: The distribution of ABO and Rh blood groups was studied among 3909 blood donors screened at Smt. Sarswati Karad Blood Bank, Latur, over a period of 3 years (January 2019 to December 2021). Records of blood groupings of blood donors (both in-house & camps) were examined. All entries were double-checked by each author. Data on the frequency distribution of ABO and Rh blood groups were reported in simple percentages. Results: The blood group phenotype B predominates in distribution with the highest frequency (37.6%) followed by O (29.4%) and A (23.7%). The least common blood group was AB group (9.3%). The prevalence of Rh negative group was found in 160 (4.1%) donors. Conclusion: This study concludes that the frequency of blood group B Rhesus Positive is highest followed by O and A. The least common blood group was AB.

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