AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -More specifically, the donated RBCs must lack the same ABO and Rh D antigens that the patient’s RBCs lack. For example, a patient with blood group A can receive blood from a donor with blood group A (which lacks the B antigen) or blood group O (which lacks all ABO blood group antigens).

Detailed explanation-2: -Antigens are carbohydrate or proteins found on the surface of all blood cells (red cells, white cells and platelets) but can also be found on body tissue, body fluids and on surfaces of bacteria and viruses.

Detailed explanation-3: -If you have a blood transfusion – where blood is taken from one person and given to another – your blood will be tested against a sample of donor cells that contain ABO and RhD antigens. If there’s no reaction, donor blood with the same ABO and RhD type can be used.

Detailed explanation-4: -Group AB individuals have neither anti-A nor anti-B antibodies in their plasma. Group AB plasma can therefore be given to patients of any ABO blood group and is often referred to as the universal plasma donor.

Detailed explanation-5: -Blood types are important when it comes to transfusions. If you get a transfusion that does not work with your blood type, your body’s immune system could fight the donated blood. This can cause a serious or even life-threatening transfusion reaction. (See “Possible risks of blood transfusion.”)