Does an organ recipient need to have the same blood type as a donor?
That depends, if your blood type is AB than then it doesn’t mater. If the donors blood type is O than yours dosn’t matter. If you are a B than the donor must have a O an AB or a B blood type. If yourblood type is A then the donors blood type must be O,AB or B. However ALWAYS talk to a doctor and ask lots of questions in order to insure your safety.
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- Does an organ recipient need to have the same blood type as a donor?
