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What is the universal donor type, if there is one, for organs?

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Blood type O: Blood type o individuals are universal donors and therefore can donate to any blood type recipient: o, a, b, or ab. Also remember that rh factor (+ and -) does not play a role in organs-- it is only relevant for blood transfusions.

Answered 9/28/2016

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