This statement is false. In fact, the opposite is true. While type O negative red blood cells are the 'universal donor' for red cell transfusions, type O plasma is problematic for universal use. Type O plasma contains both anti-A and anti-B antibodies. If this plasma is transfused to a non-type O recipient (e.g., type A, B, or AB), these antibodies can attack the recipient's own red cells, potentially causing hemolysis. For plasma transfusions, the universal donor is type AB plasma because it lacks both anti-A and anti-B antibodies. Therefore, blood components must be considered separately: O-negative for red cells, AB for plasma.

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• Naomi Miselo – 31 pts

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