What is the golden blood type?

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Dr Chandra P

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The golden blood type or Rh null blood group contains no Rh antigens (proteins) on the red blood cell (RBC). This is the rarest blood group in the world, with less than 50 individuals having this blood group

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Answered 04/07/2025

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