4. More Blood Typing!

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What is blood type?

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Blood type refers to the classification of blood based on the presence or absence of specific antigens and antibodies in the blood. The main blood types are A, B, AB, and O, with each type also being classified as positive (+) or negative (-) based on the presence of the Rh factor.

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What are the main blood types?

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The main blood types are A, B, AB, and O.

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What does O- blood type mean?

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O- blood type means that the blood has no A or B antigens and no Rh factor. It is considered a universal donor type.

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What does O+ blood type mean?

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O+ blood type means that the blood has no A or B antigens but has the Rh factor. It can donate to any positive blood types.

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What does AB+ blood type mean?

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AB+ blood type means that the blood has both A and B antigens and has the Rh factor. It is considered a universal recipient type.

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What does AB- blood type mean?

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AB- blood type means that the blood has both A and B antigens but does not have the Rh factor.

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What blood types can O- receive?

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O- can only receive O- blood.

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What blood types can O+ receive?

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O+ can receive O- and O+ blood.

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What blood types can AB+ receive?

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AB+ can receive all blood types: A+, A-, B+, B-, AB+, AB-, O+, and O-.

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What blood types can AB- receive?

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AB- can receive A-, B-, AB-, and O- blood.