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Medicines human plasma proteinsQuestion & answer

human plasma proteins · Medicine question

Why must they match my blood group?

iatroX medicinesPublished 20 August 2026Reviewed 20 August 2026

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Answer

Plasma contains antibodies, so an ABO-compatible presentation is normally selected to reduce incompatible transfusion reactions.

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