Answer From Rajiv K. Pruthi, M.B.B.S. For emergency transfusions, blood group type O negative blood is the variety of blood that has the lowest risk of causing serious reactions for most people who receive it. Because of this, its sometimes called the universal blood donor type.

Is O+ also a universal donor?

Group O can donate red blood cells to anybody. Its the universal donor. Click on a blood type below to learn more. Group O can donate red blood cells to anybody.

Can O+ donate to anyone?

O positive red blood cells are not universally compatible to all types, but they are compatible to any red blood cells that are positive (A+, B+, O+, AB+).

What blood type can 0 accept?

What are the major blood types?If your blood type is:You can give to:You can receive from:O PositiveO+, A+, B+, AB+O+, O-A PositiveA+, AB+A+, A-, O+, O-B PositiveB+, AB+B+, B-, O+, O-AB PositiveAB+ OnlyAll Blood Types4 more rows