A particular blood type constitutes a combination of genes inherited by a person. A certain blood type contains antibodies and antigens of a particular type that distinguish it from others. My blood type is O-positive, which is one of the most commonly observed blood types. In this paper, the O-positive blood type will be discussed and characterized from the perspective of its proteins and transfusion options.
O+ blood type is the most frequently identified blood type, with almost one-third of the population having this blood type. It is the most needed one in terms of transfusion, which is why it is often characterized by a shortage in blood banks. As for the proteins, O+ does not have any antigens, meaning that a person with this blood type does not have A antigens or B antigens while being healthy. In the plasma of this blood type, there are anti-A and anti-B erythrocytic antibodies. One of the particularities of this blood type is that its cells are compatible with any positive blood cells in other blood types.
As for the options for blood transfusion, O+ is one of the most commonly requested blood types due to its compatibility with all other blood types. Indeed, an O+ individual might be a blood donor for people with all blood types with positive Rh. Therefore, it is essential for trauma care where blood transfusions are constantly needed. The compatibility of O+ makes it a universal blood type. On the other hand, an O+ person might receive only O+ or O- blood types as donors. Thus, this blood type is particularly important for the healthcare system due to its high level of compatibility with other types, but it complicates the search for donors since O+ people can take blood only from the O type.