MICROANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -Those with O positive blood can only receive transfusions from O positive or O negative blood types.

Detailed explanation-2: -But if you have type O blood, your red blood cells have no A or B markers. So: Your body will have both A and B antibodies and will therefore feel the need to defend itself against A, B, and AB blood. A person with O blood can only get a transfusion with O blood.

Detailed explanation-3: -What Is A Universal Blood Donor? Universal donors are those with an O negative blood type. Why? O negative blood can be used in transfusions for any blood type.

Detailed explanation-4: -Who can receive O positive blood? Anyone with an Rh positive blood type can receive O positive red blood cells – so that’s A positive, B positive and AB positive as well as O positive. That means 3 in 4 people, or around 76% of the population, can benefit from your donation. Find out how the RH system works.

Detailed explanation-5: -Most of the time, being Rh-negative has no risks. But during pregnancy, being Rh-negative can be a problem if your baby is Rh-positive. If your blood and your baby’s blood mix, your body will start to make antibodies that can damage your baby’s red blood cells. This is known as Rh sensitization.