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Red blood cells

Also called RBC or erythrocyte, are the most common type of blood cell in the body. It's role is to deliver oxygen via the hemoglobin molecule to various tissues and organs.

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ABO system Anti-D Anti-Kell Antibody identification Antibody screening Blood Bone marrow Cold agglutinins Cold reactive antibodies Direct antiglobulin test Fetal-maternal hemorrhage H antigen Hematocrit Hemoglobin High-titer/low-avidity antibodies HLA class I Indirect antiglobulin test Washed blood products

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