What are blood groups and RH factor?
Blood Groups are divided into several different types such as A negative, B positive, AB positive or negative, O positive and so on. All these different blood types have red blood cells (RBCs), which help to transport oxygen around the body. Everyones RBCs contain different groups of proteins which are inherited from our parents either outside or inside the cell itself. It is these elements in our Red Blood Cells that act like a thumb print making our blood different from any body elses. Rh factor, are groups of proteins which are found only on the surface of the red blood cell. If you fall in this category your blood will be classified as Rh positive. However, if Rh factor is absent from your blood then it is classified as Rh negative. (2) Total & Differential blood count including Hemoglobin This is to check whether you are anemic. The normal level of your hemoglobin should be between 12 to 14 grams. If the test shows your hemoglobin level as below 10 grams, you may be given treatmen
