Why It’s Important To Know Your Blood Type
If you are required to undergo a blood transfusion, the doctors will analyze your RhD antigen status to determine compatibility. According to Dr. Guggenheim from the Abramson Cancer Center Cherry Hill, “When antigens come into contact with substances that are unfamiliar to your body, such as certain bacteria, they trigger a response from your immune system. The same type of response can occur during a blood transfusion if your donor’s blood type doesn’t match with yours. In that case, your blood cells could clump and cause potentially fatal complications”.