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Can blood type o be donated to anyone?

Updated: 8/10/2023
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maybe. In terms of the ABO typing, O is the universal donor. However, the donor also needs to have the same Rhesus factor as the patient (Rh+ or Rh-). It is essential to always cross-match the patient's blood with the donor's.

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Blood type O is the one that can be giving to anybody.

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Yes. People with type O blood can donate to anyone. Type O is called the universal donor.

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patients with blood group 'o' can take blood ONLY from donors with type o blood.

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O blood types can only receive blood from other O blood types.

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Type O blood lacks the antigens (A or B) which could stimulate a dangerous immune reaction in the recipient.

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What is the blood type called when it can be donated to any blood type?

It's the O negative type of blood


Can blood type O be donated?

Yes. If a person with that type needs it. Any blood can be donated as long as it has all the necessary requirements


What blood type can be donated to anyone A B AB or O?

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What are the facts regarding traits of people with type O blood?

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Who can donate blood in Canada?

only o i believe, but o can go to ANY other blood type. :) hope this helps but u might wanna check mi answer. sry if its wrong. jus tryna helpp. :D


is blood type O universal if not what is?

Yes, blood O is the universal to be more specific O-. It is universal cause the Red blood cells have no antigens on their surface allowing for the cells to be donated to people with any blood type.


What blood type can type O people receive?

Noop. Type O can donate to most other groups (Rh factor compatible), that's why Type O blood (especially O-Negative) is in such great demand at hospitals--they are the universal donors.


What are the advantages and disadvantages of blood types?

I can only answer one blood type of the question: Type O. Anyone can get type O blood, but O bloods can only take O blood.


Can anyone receive any type of blood?

A person with type AB blood. People with type O cannot receive from anyone except O.


Which blood type can be given to anyone?

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Why is human blood type o so special?

If you have type O blood, your blood can be given to anyone. You are called a universal blood donor