- Universal-Donor-0.mp3
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- Universal-Donor-I.mp3
- Universal-Donor-I.mp4
- Universal-Donor-II.mp3
- Universal-Donor-II.mp4
- Universal-Donor-Unplugged-Underground-XII.mp3
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- Universal-Donor-intro.mp3
[Intro]
Are you the owner
(A universal donor)
[Verse 1]
Give, give, give
Till you can give no more
Live, live, live
More than before
[Bridge]
Are you the owner
(A universal donor)
[Chorus]
(Oh!) O-negative
(Live, live, live)
(Oh!) O-negative
(Give, give, give)
[Verse 2]
You won’t get triggered
Once you’ve figured
No antibodies’
Atrocities
[Bridge]
Are you the owner
(A universal donor)
[Chorus]
(Oh!) O-negative
(Live, live, live)
(Oh!) O-negative
(Give, give, give)
[Bridge]
Are you the owner
(A universal donor)
[Chorus]
(Oh!) O-negative
(Live, live, live)
(Oh!) O-negative
(Give, give, give)
[Outro]
Are you positive…
(Oh!) O-negative
A SCIENCE NOTE
In blood transfusion, universal donors and universal recipients are terms based on the ABO blood group system and Rh factor compatibility.
Universal Donor
Type O-negative (O−):
This blood type lacks A, B, and Rh antigens on the surface of red blood cells.
Because it does not trigger an immune response from the recipient’s antibodies, O− blood can be safely given to people of any ABO and Rh blood type.
It is especially crucial in emergencies when the recipient’s blood type is unknown.
Universal Recipient
Type AB-positive (AB+):
This blood type has both A and B antigens on red blood cells and the Rh antigen.
Since AB+ individuals do not have antibodies against A, B, or Rh antigens, they can receive blood from any ABO or Rh type.
AB+ is relatively rare but is advantageous for blood transfusions.
Plasma Donations
The concept of universal compatibility also applies to plasma:
Universal plasma donor: AB blood type (especially AB−), because it lacks antibodies against A or B antigens, making it safe for transfusion into anyone.
Universal plasma recipient: O blood type, as individuals with type O plasma can receive plasma from any donor type.