Question

Why is blood group AB considered a universal recipient?

Answer 1

AB blood group as universal recipients:

1. A person with the AB blood group can receive blood from any of the other blood groups during a blood transfusion.
2. Other donors, such as Group A, B, and O, have one or none of the antigens and antibodies seen in Group AB.
3. When the blood of the donors is transfused into an AB blood type person, it does not cause any immunological reactions.
4. Individuals with the AB blood group are known as universal recipients because they can receive blood from all blood kinds without experiencing any hemolytic reactions.