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I'm a Lab Tech the general answer is no not necessarily." The myth that type "O" blood types are universal donors is true but only if the recipient is receiving red blood cells. If getting plasma AB is the universal donor.

A more in depth beak down is:

RECIPIENT DONOR

Recipient Type Whole Blood Red Cells Plasma

A A A,O A, AB

B B B,O B,AB

AB AB AB,A,B,O AB

O O O O,A,B,AB

In regards to RH unless in emergency neg must be given neg and poss must be given poss.

This is in a perfect world there a tons of other abnormal antigens and antibodies that may come into play, making things more difficult. HOPE THIS HELPS!

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That is some what true, In regard to an emergency when there is no time to check the blood O negmy father who is A poss.

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