The Frequency of Rh Phenotype and Its Probable Genotype

Our goal is to disseminate data on the distribution pattern of Rh antigen, its phenotypes, and the likely genotypes of these genetic variants in the Pakistani population.

This study was a cross-sectional research project. Patients' demographic statistics, such as age and gender, were gathered from their medical information. Blood group, disease, RhD, and other antigen frequency, phenotype, and probable genotype were considered variables. All blood samples were phenotyped for Rhesus antigens (D, C, c, E, and e), and the test was carried out using the tubing technique.

According to gender distribution, most of the patients were males, with 131 frequencies (57.7%), while females had 42.35%. The most common phenotype was DCCee, with its probable genotype DCe/DCe (R1 R1) (34%), followed by DCcee, with probable genotype DCe/ce (R1 r) (29.1%); the least common phenotype was ddCcee, with its probable genotype Ce/ce (r ' r) (0.4%).

It is concluded that the DCCee phenotype was the most common with its probable genotype DCe/DCe, while the least common phenotype was ddCcee with its probable genotype Ce/ce.