What is the Difference Between A+ and A- Blood Types?

In summary, the conversation touches on the topic of blood types and the difference between positive and negative types. It is mentioned that the Rh factor is responsible for this distinction and that all bodies can accept O negative blood because it has no antigens on the cell membrane. There is also a discussion about the rarity of different blood types and how they affect the ability to receive blood transfusions. The conversation concludes with a brief mention of a testing method called ELISA used to determine blood types and antigens.
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munky99999
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Well I am wondering.

I know all the basics of blood types. How you can be AA-AO OO, AB, BB-BO
and I've done the thing to find out which one I am. and I am AA or AO

But I've heard of A+ or A-

so what's with the + or -
whats the difference.
and how is it determined if your + or -
 
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Where did the system of A, B, O and such come from? What blood type is the most rare? The article made sense, but it didn't describe how you find out if you are + or -. I'd assume you would take a blood test obviously, but what do they do to the blood to determine what it is?

~Kitty
 
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Why can all bodies accept O negative blood? Can a person with O negative blood accept another blood type?

~Kitty
 
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All bodies can accept O negative blood because O has no antigens on the cell membrane.
 
  • #6
There is nothing special about X -. It is the positivs that has th Rh- factor.

However, people with 0 negative can only accept blood from donors with 0 negative.
 
  • #7
well

AB is the rarest.
BB
BO
AA
AO
OO least rare

and there is an antigen for each letter which coagulates(clumps up) the blood if mixed poorly.

the article explains the +-

So as it stands. the higher on the rare scale. the better off in ways of what types of blood you can accept. Though from my understanding. If your AB and get an infusion of BB you'll feel groggy and tired.

The article made sense, but it didn't describe how you find out if you are + or -.
ya I am still wondering about this to. however i imagine that they simply test the blood for that protein.
 
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Because of the Rh- factors and the antigens. (Could someone remind me what an antigen is please...I can't remember.)

~Kitty
 
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Ah thanks so much.

~Kitty
 
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munky99999, you may be incorrect.

It all depends on when it happens. The first time, your body hasn't developed the antibodies against the foreign blood. Then it is correct. You will feel groggy and sick and worse. But you will not die. Not the first time atleast.

The second time, your body will have ready antibodies for the blood. When you receive the blood the antibodies will attack the bloodcells and kill them by making them clump together.

The blood cannot pass trough and you die.
 
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Wait...is that if you receive the wrong blood type in a transfusion? What if you have already had a transfusion, but you're in the emergency room and they have to transfuse you but they don't know what blood type you are so they use O negative? Will it kill you?

~Kitty
 
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misskitty said:
Wait...is that if you receive the wrong blood type in a transfusion? What if you have already had a transfusion, but you're in the emergency room and they have to transfuse you but they don't know what blood type you are so they use O negative? Will it kill you?

~Kitty

Well things like this can happen and its pretty easy to get past things like this. Usually the person comes with a record which would say what type. but say this is completely nobody

You can take a little of the person's blood, and take what u want to infuse into him. mix it outside the body and taadddaaa. you can tell before hand if it will coagulate.

But the sure bet way to go is O- as it won't coagulate.

As for Mattara i dunno. I haven't read that before.
 
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Oh Mattara? Mattara where are you? :wink:

That wasn't something I read. I heard about it though. I was just wondering. Yeah mixing outside the body for coagulation is a good idea. How do you go that without opening the bag and exposing the blood to air bourn infections?

~Kitty
 
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misskitty said:
Oh Mattara? Mattara where are you? :wink:

I don't understand what this is meant as...
 
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Nothing I was just paging you to see if you were still reading through the thread. Thats all. Sorry.

~Kitty
 
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Did you read my last question?

~Kitty
 
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to sum up:

This won't kill you:

A can give to A, AB
B can give to B, AB
O can give to A, B, AB, O

Rh + can give to Rh+
Rh - can give to Rh + and Rh-

misskitty, What was your last question?

munky99999, my source is Heinemann Advanced Science Biology 2nd edition by Ann Fullick.
 
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MissKittyYeah mixing outside the body for coagulation is a good idea. How do you go that without opening the bag and exposing the blood to air bourn infections?[/QUOTE said:
It was in response to Munky's statement about sampling blood from the body and the transfusable blood to test for coagualtion. Its around post numbers 12-14.

~Kitty
 
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Most of the time, the hospital will have your blood type on record. At least if you are in any industrial country. If they don't have it, they can perform test with your blood and test it for antigens (not using any other blood).

If you are in a "primitive" hospital, they could perform that perticular method as described by munky99999.
 
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Ah. Do you know what they do to test for antigens?

~Kitty
 
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Thanks.

~Kitty
 

What is the Difference Between A+ and A- Blood Types?

The main difference between A+ and A- blood types is the presence or absence of the Rh factor. A+ blood type has the Rh factor, while A- blood type does not.

Is there a difference in compatibility for blood transfusions between A+ and A- blood types?

Yes, A+ blood type can receive blood from A+ and O+ blood types, while A- blood type can only receive blood from A- and O- blood types. This is because A- blood type does not have the Rh factor, and receiving blood with the Rh factor can lead to a severe immune response.

Are there any health implications associated with having A+ or A- blood type?

There are no known health implications specifically associated with A+ or A- blood types. However, individuals with the A blood type may have a slightly higher risk of developing heart disease compared to those with other blood types.

Can a person's blood type change from A+ to A- or vice versa?

No, a person's blood type is determined by genetics and cannot change from A+ to A- or vice versa. However, a person's blood type may appear to change if they receive a bone marrow or stem cell transplant from a donor with a different blood type.

What are the similarities between A+ and A- blood types?

Both A+ and A- blood types are types of A blood group, meaning they have the A antigen on their red blood cells. They also have similar dietary recommendations, as both blood types are encouraged to eat a diet rich in vegetables, fruits, and lean proteins.

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