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No. The blood type is one factor considered in matching transplant donors and recipients in some transplants. Most types of transplant use another system of tissue typing.

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What blood type is also known as the universal donor?

Blood type O negative


Can a person with O blood type donate to anyone?

Yes, blood type O is known as the universal donor, but consideration must also be given to whether the donor and recipient are Rhesus compatible.


Which blood group is universal donor O positive or O negative?

Actually O negative is the universal donor. Type O blood does not have either A or B antigen and as such will not be rejected by a new recipient. Negative refers to the fact that the cells do not express the Rh factor. If O positive blood were to be given to an O negative person it could be very detrimental. Type O negative blood basically has none of the antigens or factors that can trigger a reaction. Conversely type AB positive blood type is referred to as a universal recipient. These people have blood cells with both the A and B antigens and they express the Rh factor and as such any blood type they receive will be tolerated by their systems.


Can blood group of person b changed when the required blood group is not available?

No, blood group is determined genetically at conception. However, blood group O is considered a universal donor type, as it can be given to most people, in some situations, plasma and artificial products may also be used in an emergency.


Is knowing the ABO blood type of a potential donor enough to determine a suitable match?

No. Determining the ABO blood type of a blood donor is only the first step. Rh is tested also. Donor blood also undergoes major testing for diseases transmissible through blood. The next step is looking at the recipient and their needs as far as "matchability" for a blood and blood product transfusion.

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What blood type is also known as the universal donor?

Blood type O negative


Is o plus also a universal donor?

O plus is called universal blood donor. Because O plus blood has anti A and anti B antibody. So it will not react with any blood group.


What is platelet concerntrate universal donor?

Blood type AB is the universal donor for platelets and plasma. Blood types A and B are also universal donors for platelets. Blood type O is the universal donor for red blood cells/whole blood. Platelet concentrate is given to patients who have clotting problems or with thrombocytopenia, and commonly used for leukemia/cancer treatments and bone marrow transplants.


Is blood type o the universal donor?

Yes, type O blood is considered universal because they can donate to all other blood types. It is also the most common blood type. They only can receive blood from another type O person.


Why are AB individuals considired universal recipients?

They can receive blood from AB, A and B blood group, and also O because O is the universal donor. Hence, they are called Universal Recipients.


Why is type A blood considered the universal donor?

No, AB is a universal recipient, and can only be given to other people with type AB blood. O is a universal donor but can only receive O, A can only receive A and can only be given to A and AB, and B can only receive B and be given to B and AB.


Can a person with O blood type donate to anyone?

Yes, blood type O is known as the universal donor, but consideration must also be given to whether the donor and recipient are Rhesus compatible.


Which blood type is called the universal donor?

Theres AB blood, B blood, A blood and O blood. O blood is considered a universal donnor because it has no specific code thing to it, so other blood types dont clot to it. If you mix other blood types together, you get blood clots and you can die. For example, mixing A blood with B blood will cause a blood clot. Hope this is helpful!


Which blood type is a universal donor?

Type O


What are some risks of blood transfusion?

Incorrect blood-type matching can cause death, unless recipient is universal (ab-) or donor is universal (o+). for more info, research blood types and donor/recipient possibilities. also, in some cases it can change your bloods DNA, though there isn't any record of this problem affecting health...that i know of


What blood type can be accepted by other blood types?

Type AB . AB is the universal recipient and it is the most rare blood type only 3% of people have it. I know this information is correct I just had a test on blood types and I got 100% hope this helps


Which blood group is universal donor O positive or O negative?

Actually O negative is the universal donor. Type O blood does not have either A or B antigen and as such will not be rejected by a new recipient. Negative refers to the fact that the cells do not express the Rh factor. If O positive blood were to be given to an O negative person it could be very detrimental. Type O negative blood basically has none of the antigens or factors that can trigger a reaction. Conversely type AB positive blood type is referred to as a universal recipient. These people have blood cells with both the A and B antigens and they express the Rh factor and as such any blood type they receive will be tolerated by their systems.