Why is blood type AB considered the universal recipient?

Who is a universal recipient? Find out which blood type allows you to receive a blood transfusion from a person of any other blood type. read more

An individual who needs an organ transplant could also potentially benefit from being a universal recipient. If a patient has the AB blood type and needs an organ, they could accept an organ from donors of all blood types, just as they an accept blood of any type. read more

Type AB is considered the universal recipient, as they have both A and B antigens on their red blood cells, and thus their body does not have antibodies against A or B antigen cells, so they can receive blood from any blood type. read more