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yes! it is very important. take grade 11 Biology and you will find out why. the enzymes in your blood can't attack or reject incoming blood - this is why certain blood types can have some blood types other than their own, and some others can only have their own.
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∙ 12y agoYes. AB+ is considered the Universal blood type. Because more people are compatible with this blood, it could be considered worth more.
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What blood group could a blood type AB donate to?
AB red cell donations can only be given to AB recipients. But whole blood donations are separated into different products and AB plasma can be given to other blood groups
How many people have h deficient blood?
h deficient blood type is worth more than one truck of blood... i know this because this is my blood type
How do I find out what my blood type?
I know about the donations busses that come around to different locations, and take blood donators from the community. While you're in there, you can ask the nurses or doctor what your blood type is.
I donated blood, what is a blood type?
Blood type during donations is asked because it is critical that blood types are matched. There are 4 human blood types: A, AB, B, and O. AB and B people can only accept their own blood type and O. A can receive all three other blood types. O can only receive it's own. If you get the wrong blood type you can die.
Why do physicians prefer to use only the recipients type for a blood transfusion?
They use the same blood type because other wise the body will reject the Donor type. It has to do with protein markers. There are universal donors who can give blood to anyone, these are people with an O blood type. There is also the Universal recipient which is someone with Ab blood type. Alot of blood banks have gone to using what is known as Plasma. It is derived from blood donations and is not subject to rejection from the recipient.
What blood type b takes?
realistically, the only common blood type that B types can get, is B+ or B-, depending on which one they themselves have. However, O-, the universal receiver, can be given to all blood types. Unfortunately, there are very few O- blood types. So blood donations will help. AB+, for extra information, is a blood type that is known to be a universal receiver
Can 1 twin have A blood type and the other O blood type?
They can, But it is more common for them to have the same blood type.
What type of blood types can receive O?
It depends on what blood component is to be transfused. If O, Rh negative whole blood is to be given, the patient may be O, Rh negative or O, Rh positive. If O, Rh negative red cells are to be transfused, the patient may be any blood type (generally).
What's special about type b blood?
Sign In 1 You are here:Home Why give blood Blood types B positive blood type B positive blood type Your blood type is determined by genes inherited from your parents. Whether your blood type is rare, common or somewhere in between, your donations are vital in helping save and improve lives. You can register online to give blood How rare is B positive blood? 1 in 13 donors is B positive This means only 8% of donors have B positive blood. In total, 10% of people belong to blood group B, making it one of the least common blood groups. Who can receive B positive blood? B positive and AB positive people B positive red blood cells can be given to people with: B positive blood AB positive blood What blood can B positive people receive? Blood from groups B and O People with B positive blood can receive donations from: B positive donors B negative donors O negative donors O positive donors Why is B positive blood important? It helps treat sickle cell disease B positive is an important blood type for treating people with sickle cell disease and thalassemia who need regular transfusions. These conditions affect South Asian and Black communities where B positive blood is more common. There is currently a very high demand for B positive donations with the subtype Ro. Approximately 2% of donors have this rare subtype and we need more
What blood type is the universal blood type?
AB type blood is known as the universal recipient because people with this blood can accept donations from any other blood type. O blood is considered the universal donor because this blood can be accepted by any recipient.
Will carrots improve my blood type ability to give me more energy?
Yes, diet affect energy giving of blood. Different blood type requires different nutrients. Blood type A needs more vitamins and minerals while blood type B needs more protein.
Where can I go to learn more about the most rare blood type?
Blood type O negative is the most rare blood type. There are several online resources for information on blood type (WebMD is a good choice) or you can consult with your doctor for more information specific to your blood type.
