Is RH null blood a type of blood just like AB-?

Rh null is technically a type of blood, however it is not just like AB-. To understand what this means requires a brief tour of blood types, which is a complicated topic. To summarize, the A, B, and O blood types that you hear about are just one way to categorize the expression of molecules (i.e. antigens) on the surface of red blood cells. read more

A blood type (also called a blood group) is defined as the classification of blood based on the presence or absence of inherited antigenic substances on the surface of red blood cells (RBCs). A series of related blood types constitutes a blood group system, such as the Rh or ABO system. read more

Rh-null blood can be accepted by anyone with a rare blood type in the Rh system, making it "the golden blood," says a doctor. International donations are, however, often hampered by bureaucracy. "You would not imagine how difficult it is when you have to import or export rare blood," the doctor notes. read more