Blood Banking Exam Practice Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified

Blood Banking Exam Practice Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified Which blood group is considered the universal donor for red cells? A. AB positive B. A negative C. O negative D. B positive Which blood type is the universal plasma donor? A. AB B. O C. A D. B What antigen is present on red cells of type A blood? A. A antigen B. B antigen C. D antigen D. O antigen What antibody is found in type B plasma? A. Anti-B B. Anti-A C. Anti-D D. Anti-O Which blood group has no A or B antigens? A. O B. AB C. A D. B Which Rh type means the D antigen is present? A. Rh negative B. Rh positive C. Rh zero D. Rh neutral Which blood type can receive red cells from any group? A. O B. A C. B D. AB What is the main purpose of crossmatching? A. Identify blood type B. Ensure donor and recipient compatibility C. Count cells D. Store blood What happens if incompatible blood is transfused? A. No reaction B. Haemolysis may occur C. Blood thickens D. Oxygen increases Which test determines ABO blood group? A. Forward typing B. Coagulation test C. Antibody screen D. Rh typing What does Rh typing detect? A. A antigen B. B antigen C. D antigen D. O antigen Which component is mainly used to treat anaemia? A. Plasma B. Red blood cells C. Platelets D. Cryoprecipitate Which blood component helps with clotting? A. Red cells B. Plasma C. Platelets D. Saline Which part of blood carries oxygen? A. Plasma B. Red blood cells C. White blood cells D. Platelets Which antibody is naturally found in type O blood? A. Anti-A only B. Anti-B only C. Anti-A and Anti-B D. Anti-D What is the shelf life of packed red cells when refrigerated? A. 7 days B. 14 days C. About 35 to 42 days D. 90 days At what temperature are red blood cells stored? A. Room temperature B. 1–6°C C. 10–20°C D. Freezer