What is the universal recipient blood type?

The universal recipient blood type is AB positive because individuals with this blood type can receive blood from all other blood groups without experiencing an adverse reaction. This is due to the presence of both A and B antigens on their red blood cells and no anti-A or anti-B antibodies in their plasma, allowing them to accept any type of blood (A, B, AB, or O) without triggering an immune response.

This characteristic is particularly important in transfusion situations, as it provides flexibility in matching blood types during emergencies or when blood supply is limited. As a result, people with AB positive blood type are often considered ideal candidates for receiving blood donations from different blood types and can safely receive transfusions across the ABO and Rh blood group systems.