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April 12, 2022

Determination of fetal Rhesus D factor from maternal blood

Determination of fetal Rhesus D factor from maternal blood

The Rhesus D factor is a characteristic of blood groups and determining the RhD factor is very important for the expectant mother. This because if the mother is Rh-negative and the unborn child is Rh-positive, the newborn could be exposed to life-threatening complications.