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. 2015 Jul;13(3):484–497. doi: 10.2450/2015.0113-15

Table Va.

Choice of ABO group of blood components to administer to a neonate ABO-compatible with the mother.

ABO blood group of the neonate ABO blood group that can be transfused

Red blood cells Platelets Plasma
O First choice O O O
Second choice - AB or A or B AB or A or B

A First choice A A A
Second choice O AB AB

B First choice B B B
Second choice O AB AB

AB First choice AB AB AB
Second choice O or A or B Plasma-free A or B -