What are the antigen, antibody, and transfusion factors associated with Type O blood?


Type O blood is called the universal donor. It has no antigens present on the red blood cells, and both anti-A and anti-B antibodies present in the blood plasma. A person with Type O blood should receive Type O blood in a transfusion situation.

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