What are the compatibility of blood types?

Blood types are determined by the presence or absence of certain antigens – substances that can trigger an immune response if they are foreign to the body. read more

Blood Type Compatibility. Your ABO blood type is based on the presence or absence of the A and B antigens on your red blood cells. The A blood type has only the A antigen and the B blood type has only the B antigen. The AB blood type has both A and B antigens, and the O blood type has neither A nor B antigen. read more

Blood Compatibility Living transplant donors and recipients should have matching or compatible blood types to decrease the risk of organ rejection. If you are unsure of your blood type, your physician will review this information with you during your evaluation process. read more