Critical Alert Issued for O Negative and B Negative Blood Types
Carter BloodCare has issued a critical alert for O negative and B negative blood donors as the year-end holidays approach. With less than a day’s supply available, the nonprofit—serving over 200 hospitals across 57 Texas counties—warns that shortages could delay medical procedures, leaving patients waiting two days or more for needed blood. O negative, the universal donor type, is crucial for all patients, including premature and unborn babies. B negative is vital for those with B or AB blood types.
Critical Alert Issued for O Negative and B Negative Blood Types