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- Blood Types Explained - A, B, AB and O | Red Cross Blood Services
Not all blood is alike Learn about blood typing and the rarest and most common types of blood and how they can impact your blood donation
- O Blood Type
O negative is the most common blood type used for transfusions when the blood type is unknown This is why it is used most often in cases of trauma, emergency, surgery and any situation where blood type is unknown 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
- Facts About Blood Types | Red Cross Blood
Do you know your blood type? Why is it important? Get the facts on each of the different blood types and how you can find out yours
- Universal Blood Type Explained - Red Cross Blood
Pop quiz: Do you know the universal blood type? If you answered O negative, then you’re correct! In an emergency where a patient’s blood type is unknown, type O negative blood is the only blood type that is safe to use because it is compatible with all blood types
- AB Positive, AB Negative Blood | Rare Blood Type
Type AB Positive Less than 4% of the U S population have AB positive blood AB positive blood type is known as the “universal recipient” because AB positive patients can receive red blood cells from all blood types
- A Blood Type
The importance of knowing your blood type is to prevent the risk of receiving an incompatible blood type if a transfusion is needed If the wrong blood types are mixed, it can lead to a clumping of blood cells that can be potentially fatal A blood transfusion can be needed for many reasons, including: surgeries, cancer treatment, traumatic injuries, delivery difficulties during labor, and anemia
- What is Your Blood Type - Red Cross Blood
Did you know that you can find out your blood type when you donate blood? Knowing your blood type is an important piece of health information
- Blood Type Compatibility Download | Red Cross Blood Services
Know Your Blood Type Why Is Knowing Your Blood Type Important? Matching compatible blood types is important for blood transfusions Knowing your type and compatibility is crucial if you ever need a transfusion 4 5 million Americans receive a transfusion each year Transfusions are needed for many reasons, just to name a few: Serious injuries
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