Distribution of ABO and Rh blood group systems in Cukurova region

Abstract

Purpose: It is well established that distribution of ABO and Rhesus (Rh) blood groups systems show differences between regions and lands even in etnic groups. An understanding of the distrubition ABO and Rh groups in a region is useful for persons who need blood transfusion. And also the present study will be a valuable contribution to the literature. The aim of this study was to determine blood groups profile and rate of blood groups in Cukurova region. Material and Methods: The retrospective study was conducted by investigating the records of 136.038 healty blood donors who visited Blood Center of Balcali Hospital, Cukurova University, between 2005 and 2009. Two milliliter of venose blood sample was drawn from each blood donor into a vial containing anticoaguant tubes to determine ABO and RH blood groups by gel centrifugation methods. Results: This study population included 98.90% healty men donors and their mean age was calculated 33.00+/-9.00 years. In our study, the frequency of the blood groups A, B, O and AB were found as 38.90%, 17.00%, 37.10% and 6.90%, respectively and also Rh positivity was found as %89.90 of total blood donors. Conclusions: A and AB blood groups distribution in our region were lower than other regions of Turkey while O, B and Rh positivity were similar with the results of the other blood centers. [Cukurova Med J 2016; 41(4.000): 658-663]

Keywords

• ABO
• Rh
• Blood Groups
• Prevalance
• Cukurova