O-negative blood is usually known as the ‘universal blood type’ because individuals of any blood class have the tendency to acquire it. Thus it becomes vitally significant in an emergency or when a patient’s blood type is unspecified. Individuals having O-negative blood can only accept red cell contributions from O-negative donors.
What Is a Universal Donor?
Blood can be donated, and people with one particular blood type can donate to people with different blood types. Read on to know more about that specific blood type.
