Blood Types

The A and B are part of the ABO blood group We use letters to identify blood types in this group because your blood type depends on the kind of molecules found

If you have type AB blood with A and B antigens, you don't make anti-A or anti-B antibodies That is why people with type AB blood can receive

blood group The test to determine your blood group is called ABO typing Your blood sample is mixed with antibodies against type A and B blood Then, the sample is checked

blood type You belong to one of four blood types: O, A, B and AB with an additional Rh factor Canadian Blood Services provides all donors with this information