O NEGATIVE
The “universal red cell donor,” the O- blood type occurs in 1 of every 15 people
and is the only blood type that is able to give red cells to all other blood types.
The “universal red cell donor,” the O- blood type occurs in 1 of every 15 people
and is the only blood type that is able to give red cells to all other blood types.
Donors are encouraged to give red cell and whole blood donations
Those with O- can only receive from other O- donors.
O- blood type is the universal red blood cell donor because their red blood cells can be transfused into any patient, regardless of blood type. O- red cells must be used for trauma situations and other emergencies when the patient’s blood type is not known. O- red cells are also frequently used for babies and sickle cell anemia patients.
O- makes up only 6.6% of the population, found in just 1 of every 15 people.