B negative (B−) blood: who it can help

B negative can give red cells to B and AB patients, both negative and positive.

Can give red cells to

B−, B+, AB−, AB+

Can receive red cells from

O−, B−

Plasma can go to

B (any Rh), O (any Rh)

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Quick answers

Who can a B− donor give blood to?

Red cells from B− can go to: B−, B+, AB−, AB+.

Who can give blood to a B− patient?

A B− patient can receive red cells from: O−, B−.