Question

What is so special about AB-positive blood?

Answer 1

AB positive blood group:

1. On the basis of the presence of antigen on the surface of the red blood cells (RBCs), the blood group can be divided into four types.
2. A, B, AB, and O are the four types of blood groups.
3. The AB group has both A and B antigens.
4. If the Rh factor is present, then, AB blood is considered positive and if the Rh factor is absent it is considered negative.
5. The AB-positive blood type is known as the ‘universal recipient' because it has both the antigens and is Rh-positive.