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No rhogham was given when i had an abortion at 5 months gestation last year. which test can i do to check if my blood is sensitized or not? idct?

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Dr. Eric Colton answered

What is blood type?: If you have a positive blood type you do not need rhogam. However, if negative blood type and Rhogam was not given your subsequent pregnany(s) may have complications. You will at some point need to get a type and screen to evaluate for the presence of anti-rho antibodies.

Answered 7/1/2014

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A member asked:

No rhogham was given when i had an abortion at 5 months gestation last year. which test can i do to check if my blood is sensitized or not? idct?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Eric Colton answered

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