What are the preferred and permissible blood types for transfusions?

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The table below lists the blood types that are best matched with other blood types.

Blood Type of Recipient	Preferred Blood Type of Donor	Permissible Blood Type(s) of Donor in an Emergency
A	A	A, O
B	B	B, O
AB	AB	AB, A, B, O
O	O	O

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