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Rh and Kell blood group antigen prevalence in a multi-ethnic cohort in Nigeria: implications for local transfusion service Cover

Rh and Kell blood group antigen prevalence in a multi-ethnic cohort in Nigeria: implications for local transfusion service

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.21307/immunohematology-2018-011 | Journal eISSN: 1930-3955 | Journal ISSN: 0894-203X
Language: English
Page range: 61 - 65
Published on: Oct 16, 2019
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 4 issues per year

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