Can an O negative receive blood from any blood group?

O- can receive only from O- as they are negative for both the Rh antigen (+/-) and the blood type antigen (A, B, or both). Receiving any of these antigens and/or Rh antigen will lead to the body recognising it as foreign and producing antibodies towards the donor blood and having an adverse reaction to it. read more

3. Blood Type Compatibility: O- Can Only Receive O-An individual with an O negative blood group doesn’t have the three antigens (A, B, and Rh). Due to the absence of these antigens, O negative blood group can only accept O negative blood. Any other blood group introduced will lead to an immune attack against the foreign antigen. 4. read more

O Negative blood cells are called “universal” meaning they can be transfused to almost any patient in need, and only 6.6% of the population has O Negative blood. In the event of an emergency, trauma patients and accident victims are given a fighting chance at life due to O Negative blood transfusion. read more