For plasma transfusions, the compatibility is the reverse of red cell transfusions. We must consider the donor's antibodies reacting with the recipient's red cells. A person with type AB blood has both A and B antigens on their red cells but NO anti-A or anti-B antibodies in their plasma. Therefore, they can only safely receive plasma that also lacks these antibodies to avoid the donor's antibodies attacking the recipient's own AB red cells. Plasma from an AB donor contains neither anti-A nor anti-B, making it compatible. Plasma from type A (contains anti-B), type B (contains anti-A), or type O (contains both) would all contain antibodies that would react with the recipient's AB red cells, causing hemolysis.

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