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 Blood Component ABO Compatibility Chart

Patient's ABO GroupCompatible Red Blood Cells (RBCs)Compatible Plasma
Group OGroup OGroup O, A, B, AB
Group AGroup A and OGroup A and AB
Group BGroup B and OGroup B, AB
Group ABGroup O, A, B, ABGroup AB

Platelet ABO Compatibility:

While the same ABO as the patient is the first choice, any ABO type component may be used.

Cryoprecipitate ABO Compatibility

While the same ABO as the patient is the first choice; any ABO type component may be used.

 

Rh Compatibility - ONLY APPLIES TO RED BLOOD CELLS AND PLATELETS

Rh + patientsCan receive either Rh+ or Rh - components
Rh - patientsWill preferably receive Rh - components Note: Rh + may be given as warranted per blood bank inventory

 

 

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