Specific antigens on the surface of red blood cells determine what, which is important in cases of transfusion?
blood form
blood count
blood amount
blood type
Specific antigens on the surface of red blood cells determine blood type. The best-known blood types are ABO and Rhesus (Rh) blood types. Blood type is important in cases of blood transfusion. A patient must receive blood of his or her own blood type to avoid clumping of red blood cells.