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Fingerprints as an Alternative Method to Determine ABO and Rh Blood Groups
Sonam Chaudhary1, Sajana Deuja1, Munna Alam2
1Department of Physiology, Manipal College of Medical Sciences, Pokhara, Nepal.
JNMA; Journal of the Nepal Medical Association
|February 18, 2018
Summary
This study investigated if fingerprints could determine blood groups. Researchers found no statistical association between fingerprint patterns and blood types, concluding fingerprints are not a reliable method for blood grouping.
Area of Science:
- Forensic Science
- Genetics
- Dermatoglyphics
Background:
- Conventional blood grouping requires invasive blood sampling.
- Exploring non-invasive methods for blood group determination is of significant interest.
- Fingerprints, with their unique patterns, have been explored for potential correlations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the potential of using fingerprints for non-invasive blood grouping.
- To determine if specific fingerprint patterns (loops, whorls, arches) are associated with different blood groups (ABO and Rh).
Main Methods:
- A study involving 700 participants of diverse ages and genders.
- Blood grouping performed using standard antibody cross-reactivity.
- Fingerprints collected and analyzed for loop, whorl, and arch patterns.
Main Results:
- The O+ve blood group was the most prevalent (32%).
- Loop patterns were most common overall (53%), but whorl patterns predominated in A-ve blood groups.
- No statistically significant associations were found between fingerprint patterns and ABO/Rh blood groups (P>0.05).
Conclusions:
- Fingerprint patterns do not show a significant statistical association with ABO and Rh blood groups.
- The findings conclude that fingerprints cannot be reliably used for blood grouping.
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