Short Answer
AB-positive is known as the universal recipient for red blood cell transfusions because it can receive compatible red blood cells from all ABO and Rh blood groups.
Detailed Explanation
People with AB-positive blood:
- Have A, B and Rh antigens.
- Can receive red blood cells from all blood groups.
- Can donate red blood cells only to AB-positive recipients.
- Their plasma is valuable because AB plasma can be transfused to patients of any ABO blood group.
Key Points
• Universal red blood cell recipient.
• Has A, B and Rh antigens.
• Can receive from all blood groups.
• Plasma is especially valuable.
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