Question

Which of the following are considered as safe transfusions?

• A. Donor - AB, recipient O
• B. Donor - O, recipient AB
• C. Donor - AB, recipient AB
• D. Donor - A, recipient O

Answer 1

Answer: (B), (C)

The correct options are
B

Donor - O, recipient AB

C

Donor - AB, recipient AB

A person with AB blood group has A and B antigens. A person with O blood group has none of these antigens. The same type of blood group can always be donated. O can be donated to anyone, including an AB person. A person with O group, however, cannot accept AB blood.