1. Blood Typing
Karl Landsteiner

2. Antigens chemical that stimulates an immune response
AKA: agglutinogens
chemical that stimulates an immune response
(is recognized as normal!)

3. Antibodies
AKA: agglutinins
produced by B-cells of immune system in response to presence of non-self antigen
build up in plasma

4. Agglutination

5. Types
Type A
Type B

6. Types
Type AB
Type O

7. Frequency in population

8. Typing and Cross Matching
Compatibility: MUST be determined!
Immune serum Anti-A
and Anti-B are used to
test for agglutination

9. Donations Universal Recipient _________________ Universal Donar

10. Rh Factor & Antibodies Named after Rhesus monkey
8 diff. Alleles for Rh
“D” is most impt.
If present: ________
If absent: ________