Carbohydrate histo-blood groups in man include the AB0, H, I, Lewis, P 1 P K , and GLOB systems in which glycoproteins and glycolipids carry immunodominant terminal sugars, defining polymorphic antigens (Ag). Blood group compatibility is one of the most important procedures to correctly transfuse ensuring quality and ensuring patient safety.
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