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First you must have a type and screen which determines your blood type. Then the blood get cross-matched to see if it is a good fit. There are many factors that must be considered before a person receives blood.
Of course in a trauma situation where there is no time to type, screen and cross match patients always receive Type O negative blood as this is the "Universal Donor."
What else can I help you with?
Blood typing is necessary before a person can receive a?
blood transfusion :)
Can a person who has type o blood receive blood from a person who has type AB blood?
No. Not for red cell transfusion.
Which blood types can blood type A receive a transfusion from during a transfusion, considering that blood type A can receive from blood types A and AB?
Blood type A can receive a transfusion from blood types A and AB.
What is a universal receiver?
A person who can receive any blood type during a blood transfusion.
If a person with type A blood is injured in an accident and needs a blood transfusion what type of blood will heshe receive?
Type A
Why is it important that a person with type O blood receive a blood transfusion from another person with type O blood?
It is because o blood group has antibody A an B
Do you have to replace blood if you receive a blood transfusion?
If you receive a blood transfusion, you are under no obligation to "return" (or "donate") any blood to back the blood bank. This is true both before and after receiving a blood transfusion - i.e you do not have to have donated blood previously, before you can have a transfusion. (At least, this is how it works in the UK). Nice to know, really.
Can type A receive type AB blood?
No, you can only receive your blood type when you get a blood transfusion.
If a person with Type 0-plus blood needs a blood transfusion can A-plus blood be given?
No. Persons with type O blood can only receive type O blood.
Why is it important that a person with type o blood only receive a blood transfusion from another person with type o blood?
A person with type B blood can only receive type B or O because it is said to be compatible and will not clump.
Can Catholics receive blood?
Catholics have no prohibitions about giving or receiving blood in a transfusion.
What is the best type of blood to receive if you need blood?
O negative can be given to a person with any bloodtype, but if possible it is better for a person requiring transfusion to be given blood matching their own bloodtype.
