Introduction: ABO blood group was discovered by Landsteiner in 1900. ABO and Rhesus blood group antigens are important in transfusion medicine and its incidence differ in races, ethnic groups and socio-economic groups.

Material and Methods: This retrospective study was conducted in blood bank of district hospital associated with government medical college, Khandwa during 6-months period between 1 January 2019 to 30 June 2019. 3300 individuals were considered fit for donating blood. Age range between 18 and 60 years. The donors who’s haemoglobin more than 12.5 gm% were selected and screened by medical officer. ABO and Rhesus blood groups were determined by slide test and tube method.

Results: The common age group for blood donation was 21-30 years. Out of 3300 donors, 98% were males and 2% were female. The commonest blood group was B (33.91%) followed by O (29.12%), A (26.78%), AB (10.29%). ABO blood group pattern in decreasing order was B > O > A > AB. Rh-positive donors were 95.3% and Rh negative were 4.7 %.

Conclusion: This Blood group study will be helpful in health care planning, running of organized, efficient and safe blood transfusion services.

Keywords: ABO, Rhesus Blood groups, donors, frequency, distribution.

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Sonu Rawat

Demonstrator, Department of Pathology, Government Medical College & District Hospital, Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh