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    Why can't the blood type O+ get blood from anyone, yet can give to everyone?

    Question #78931. Asked by ilovemytubaboy. (Apr 16 07 11:09 AM)


    buurgirl

    		Type O+ blood contains no antigens therefore if it receives blood from and A, B, or AB persons the body will make antibodies against and the cause a Hemolytic condition. They can GIVE to all RH+ people because the are considered a neutral blood type because the have no antigens.

    Apr 16 07, 11:24 AM
    teash

    		O+ is not a universal donor blood type. I am O- and cannont receive O+ blood. O negative is considered a universal donor blood type.

    Apr 16 07, 11:33 AM
    buurgirl

    		teash if you noticed I did not say that O+ can give to someone of O- type or anyone who is A-,B-,AB-


    Apr 16 07, 12:21 PM
    zbeckabee

    		If two different blood types are mixed together, the blood cells may begin to clump together in the blood vessels, causing a potentially fatal situation. Therefore, it is important that blood types be matched before blood transfusions take place. In an emergency, type O blood can be given because it is most likely to be accepted by all blood types. However, there is still a risk involved.

    A person with type A blood can donate blood to a person with type A or type AB. A person with type B blood can donate blood to a person with type B or type AB. A person with type AB blood can donate blood to a person with type AB only. A person with type O blood can donate to anyone.

    A person with type A blood can receive blood from a person with type A or type O. A person with type B blood can receive blood from a person with type B or type O. A person with type AB blood can receive blood from anyone. A person with type O blood can receive blood from a person with type O.

    Because of these patterns, a person with type O blood is said to be a universal donor. A person with type AB blood is said to be a universal receiver. In general, however, it is still best to mix blood of matching types and Rh factors.


    http://sln.fi.edu/biosci/blood/types.html





    Apr 16 07, 2:21 PM
    mommom1568

    		buurgirl, I don't think that teash was coming back at you. teash was just telling ilovemytubaboy that O+ cannot give to everyone, like it says in the original question.

    Apr 16 07, 4:05 PM

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