If Ms. Brown were serving as a donor, what ABO blood types could receive her blood safely? Why?

Ms. Brown's blood type is A+.

First O would work safely because it is a universal "deliverer", meaning it can be given to anyone and A+ would work because she has A+

Answered by JeffXu | 2024-06-10

If Ms. Brown's blood type is A+, she can safely donate blood to individuals with blood types A+ and AB+, but not to those with O or B blood types because of the potential for antigen-antibody reactions. The reason for this is because her blood has A antigens on the surface of the red blood cells and the Rh factor, which is compatible with anyone who is A or AB and also Rh positive. This is based on the principle that patients should not receive blood containing antigens that are foreign to their own. Since the recipient's blood plasma can contain antibodies that react against donor antigens, it's important to match the ABO and Rh blood types.
Recipients with type AB+ blood are considered universal recipients in the ABO and Rh blood group systems as they do not produce anti-A or anti-B antibodies, allowing them to receive any ABO and Rh blood type, while those with type A+ blood can only receive A and AB blood types of the same Rh+ factor. Ms. Brown, having A+ blood, can therefore donate to A+ and AB+ recipients.

Answered by Elsa2212 | 2024-06-19

Ms. Brown can donate blood to individuals with A+ and AB+ blood types due to the A antigens in her blood. A+ individuals share the same antigen, and AB+ individuals can accept any ABO type. The Rh factor also makes her blood compatible with other Rh+ blood types.
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Answered by Elsa2212 | 2024-10-30