MEDICINE
HAEMATOLOGY
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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A
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B
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AB
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O
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Detailed explanation-1: -Group O can donate red blood cells to anybody. It’s the universal donor. Click on a blood type below to learn more. Group O can donate red blood cells to anybody.
Detailed explanation-2: -People with type O-blood are called universal donors because their donated red blood cells have no A, B or Rh antigens and can therefore be safely given to people of any blood group.
Detailed explanation-3: -Who can receive O negative blood? O negative donors are often called ‘universal donors’ because anyone can receive the red blood cells from their donations. Although about 8% of the population has O negative blood, it accounts for around 13% of hospital requests for red blood cells.
Detailed explanation-4: -Learn More About Your Blood Type Compatibility O negative is the universal blood type. O negative blood type can only receive O negative blood. O negative donors who are CMV negative are known as Heroes for Babies at the Red Cross because it is the safest blood for transfusions for immune deficient newborns.