Blood Type Compatibility: Can AB- Receive O+?
A negative blood type cannot receive positive blood types. This is because the A negative blood type lacks the A antigen and the positive blood types have the A antigen. If a negative blood type receives a positive blood type, the immune system will attack the positive blood cells, causing a transfusion reaction.Blood Disorders - Related Articles
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