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Blood Transfusion Question?
An AB person had A and B antigens and no antibodies against A or B groups.
However, an O blood group person has both antibodies against A and B types. How come AB can be recipients of O blood when there are antibodies against it?
2 Answers
- 1 decade agoFavourite answer
Because the antibodies are found in the blood plasma, which is not transplanted. The red blood cells are seperated from the plasma, white blood cells, platelets, etc and only these are transplanted.
- JessLv 41 decade ago
Andrew is right. Antigens are on the cells, antibodies in the plasma. You are transfusing red cells with antigens (O doesn't have any antigens, thus it's compatible with all types). That's why it's safe.
Source(s): medical technologist, I type and crossmatch blood every day.
