blood type A

One serological grouping

Blood type A is one of the four major blood groups in the ABO classification system, characterized by the presence of A antigens on red blood cells and anti-B antibodies in plasma.

People with type A can receive blood from type A or O donors.

She's blood type A, so she can't donate to someone with type B.

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ABO blood group classification

blood type Atype B

Easygoing temperament category

type O · type AB

donation universality

blood type AO negative

Universal donor classification

type O · universal donor

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