Conference
Utilization of Universal Group O Blood By Non Group O Recipients
Abstract
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Individuals with group O blood are designated ‘universal donors’ as their red cells can be transfused to all individuals. 15% of donors are Rh negative; their red cells are particularly valuable as they are the only blood compatible with O Rh negative recipients. Canada has experienced group O blood shortages in the past, which have been aggravated by group O red cells being given to non-O recipients. We …
Authors
Barty R; Liu Y; Pai M; Jaffer A; Eikelboom JW; Cook RJ; Heddle N
Volume
124
Publisher
American Society of Hematology
Publication Date
December 6, 2014
DOI
10.1182/blood.v124.21.5103.5103
Conference proceedings
Blood
Issue
21
ISSN
0006-4971