In emergencies, if there is no time for the laboratory to perform a type and cross-match, which type of blood is administered?
A) Type A positive
B) Type B negative
C) Type AB positive
D) Type O negative

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In emergencies, if there is no time for the laboratory to perform a type and cross-match, type O negative (O?2-) blood is administered. Type O negative is referred to as the "universal donor," because there are no circulating antibodies to the ABO antigen, nor are there Rh antigens that might sensitize an Rh-negative recipient.

In Emergencies, If There Is No Time for the Laboratory