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A 18-year-old male asked:
Is it true that a o+ blood group is universal donner?
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Dr. Robert Isaacsanswered
40 years experience
Blood transfusion.: Historically o negative was spoken of as being the universal donor. However, there are minor antigens such as the mn group that influence compatibility. By current standards a type and cross (to determine compatibility) is always done before any transfusion, and the concept of the universal donor is now somewhat out of date.
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What are the advantages of having blood group o?
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