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What is rh antibody screening? what is it used for?

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Anemia in fetus: If the mother is Rh negative and father is Rh positive, mother may make antibodies to Rh that destroy the fetal red cells. Rh antibody screening is done to test for this disorder.

Answered 11/30/2014

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