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How is AB blood type formed?
Blood group AB is the least common, and these individuals will have neither anti-A nor anti-B in their serum. ABO antibodies in the serum are formed naturally. Their production is stimulated when the immune system encounters the “missing” ABO blood group antigens in foods or in micro-organisms.
Is having AB blood good?
What blood can AB positive people receive? People with AB positive blood can safely receive red blood cells from any blood type. This means that demand for AB positive red blood cells is at its lowest level in a decade.
Where does AB positive come from?
The AB blood group is the result of the intermingling between Caucasian (commonly group A) and Mongolian (commonly group B) people. For these reasons, the AB blood group is found in low percentages throughout the European population, but appears more commonly within the sub-continental Indian population.
What is the difference between AB and O blood group?
‘AB’ blood group: In ‘AB’ blood group, the surface antigens on the RBC membrane are A and B- antigens and no antibodies in the blood plasma. ‘O’ blood group: In ‘O’ blood group, there are no surface antigens present on the RBC membrane, and the antibodies in the blood plasma are both anti–A and anti–B type.
What is the origin of AB blood type?
It is believed that the blood type was formed through a mix of Caucasian blood and Mongolian blood. It is a result of this that the number of people in Europe with AB blood types is low but is higher in some parts of Asia, especially around India and Mongolia.
What is the difference between Group A and Group AB?
Group A can donate red blood cells to A’s and AB’s. Group O can donate red blood cells to anybody. It’s the universal donor. Click on a blood type below to learn more. Group O can donate red blood cells to anybody. It’s the universal donor. Group AB can donate to other AB’s but can receive from all others.
What are the antigens of ABO blood group system?
The antigens of the ABO blood group system are glycolipid in nature, and the antibodies are predominantly of IgM type. In this context, we will study the principle, method and result interpretation of the ABO blood typing.