Frequenies of ABO and Rhesus Blood Group Systems Among Niwer Ethnic Group

Abstract

This is a descriptive analytical study carried out in Niwer ethnic group during April to August 2005 for determination of ABO blood grouping antigens and Rhesus blood grouping antigens. One hundred samples were collected from one hundred unrelated, adult, healthy, volunteers from both sexes. Before starting samples collection, volunteers were well notified about the objectives and need of study and they accept to donate the samples. The blood samples were analyzed in the laboratory by using anti sera. Thirty samples were analyzed by using gel technique, in addition to the anti sera, and the two methods were compared together. The results were as follow : Blood group A 28 % , B 11% , O 59 % , AB 2 %. D 95 % , C 19 % , c 100 % , E 31 % , e 100 % . Data was analyzed using the statistical programme SPSS with computer system. When we compared the results delivered by the two methods, we found that there was no difference between the two methods. Results were shown in tables and charts, and compared with some international results, and we found that there were significant differences in the frequency of the antigens studied.