Understanding Blood Types

Understanding Blood Types blood type Why It's Important to Know Your Blood Type · There are four blood types: A, B, AB, and O Each blood type also has a positive or negative blood link The A and B are part of the ABO blood group We use letters to identify blood types in this group because your blood type depends on the kind of molecules found

blood link If your matched blood type is available, you can safely receive it For example, an A positive hospital patient can safely receive a transfusion of A positive

blood group Blood group B individuals have the B antigen on the surface of their RBCs, and blood serum containing IgM antibodies against the A antigen  Blood group O Positive is the most common group in Ireland while AB negative is the least common Blood Percentage Group