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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:
- RhD-Positive (does have the Rh D antigen) or
- RhD-Negative (does not have the antigen).
National Codes:
| POS | RhD-positive |
| NEG | RhD-negative |
This attribute is also known by these names:
| Context | Alias |
|---|---|
| plural | PERSON RHESUS FACTORS |