Medically reviewed by David Hampton, MD Key Takeaways O- blood is the universal donor type because it can be used for anyone.AB+ blood can receive any type of blood, making it the universal recipient.

* Rh-null blood lacks all 61 Rh antigens, making it extremely rare and medically valuable * It can save lives as a universal donor within rare blood types * Rh-null individuals //can only receive ...

One of the most important aspects of blood donation is blood type compatibility. Whether it's a cancer patient, a trauma victim, a sickle cell patient, or someone undergoing surgery, donated blood is ...