Rh

HematologyAlso known as: Rh AmnAlso known as: Rh BldAlso known as: Rh Bld BPUN/A

Determines whether you have the Rh (Rhesus) protein on your red blood cells.

Normal Range
Consult your provider
N/A
Abnormal Levels
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Specimen Type
Blood

Why This Biomarker Matters

Rh status is critical for safe blood transfusions and pregnancy management. Rh-negative mothers carrying Rh-positive babies require preventive treatment to avoid complications.

Overview

Rh (Rhesus) type is an inherited protein found on the surface of red blood cells. Your blood type includes both ABO type (A, B, AB, or O) and Rh status (positive or negative). Rh-positive means you have the Rh protein; Rh-negative means you lack it. During pregnancy, an Rh-negative mother carrying an Rh-positive baby may develop antibodies that attack fetal red blood cells in future pregnancies, causing hemolytic disease. Testing is essential for safe transfusions and pregnancy management.

Technical Information (LOINC Codes)

Standardized laboratory codes for this biomarker

10331-7Primary
Rh [Type] in Blood
14906-2
Rh [Type] in Cord blood
14908-8
Rh [Type] in Blood from Newborn
34961-3
Rh [Type] in Blood by Confirmatory method
54416-3
Rh [Type] in Blood from Fetus
14907-0
Rh [Type] in Blood from Blood product unit
17531-5
Rh [Type] in Amniotic fluid
52792-9
Father's Rh Type

Available Lab Tests

Order tests that measure this biomarker

ABO Group and RH Type Test

$24.64