ACPM - American College of Preventive Medicine

Clinical Preventive Services -
Screening - Prenatal Disorders -

D (Rh) Incompatibility

U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Recommendations:

D (formerly Rh) blood typing and antibody screening is recommended for all pregnant women at their first prenatal visit. Repeat antibody screening at 24-28 weeks' gestation is recommended for unsensitized D-negative women (see Clinical Intervention).

To refer to the Clinical Interventions or view the complete entry for this topic, see the Guide to Clinical Preventive Services: Second Edition (1996).