PERSON RHESUS FACTOR
An indication of whether a PERSON has or does not have the rhesus factor (or Rh D antigen) on the surface of their red blood cells, using the Rh System.
Description
An indication of whether a PERSON has or does not have the rhesus factor (or Rh D antigen) on the surface of their red blood cells, using the Rh System.
This is indicated in association with their PERSON BLOOD GROUP, established as a result of a Clinical Investigation, by:
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RhD-Positive (does have the Rh D antigen) or
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RhD-Negative (does not have the antigen).
National Codes
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| POS | RhD-positive |
| NEG | RhD-negative |
Also Known As
This attribute is also known by these names:
| Context | Alias |
|---|---|
| Plural | PERSON RHESUS FACTORS |
Where Used
| Type | Link | How used |
|---|---|---|
| Class | CLINICAL INVESTIGATION RESULT ITEM | has an attribute PERSON RHESUS FACTOR of type PERSON RHESUS FACTOR |
| Data Element | RHESUS GROUP (MOTHER) | is the data element of PERSON RHESUS FACTOR |
| Data Element | RHESUS GROUP (BABY) | is the data element of PERSON RHESUS FACTOR |
| Data Element | RHESUS GROUP (BABY) | references in description PERSON RHESUS FACTOR |
| Data Element | RHESUS GROUP (MOTHER) | references in description PERSON RHESUS FACTOR |
