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The LW blood group system: not just “tagging along” with D Cover

The LW blood group system: not just “tagging along” with D

By: E.C. McGowan and  J.R. Storry  
Paid access
|Jul 2023

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.21307/immunohematology-2023-012 | Journal eISSN: 1930-3955 | Journal ISSN: 0894-203X
Language: English
Page range: 72 - 76
Published on: Jul 5, 2023
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 4 issues per year

© 2023 E.C. McGowan, J.R. Storry, published by American National Red Cross
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