donorgrupper

Donorgrupper is a Swedish term used to describe categories of donors defined by characteristics that influence suitability and compatibility for donation. The concept applies across blood, organs, tissues and other biological materials, and is used to organize donor registries and guide matching with recipients.

In blood donation, donorgrupper are primarily classified by ABO blood group and the RhD antigen. These factors determine transfusion compatibility for different blood components, such as red blood cells and plasma. Beyond blood type, donor eligibility also depends on health status, infectious disease screening and other safety requirements. Some donor groups are considered broadly compatible for specific components under certain rules, always within regulatory and safety frameworks.

In organ and tissue donation, donorgrupper assess criteria such as age, organ function, medical history and the cause of death. Consent and eligibility are essential, and processes differ for donation after brain death versus donation after circulatory death. Transplant networks and registries manage retrieval, allocation and matching, aiming to balance urgency, compatibility and fairness.

Hematopoietic stem cell (bone marrow) donors and cord blood donors form additional donorgrupper, with matching based on human leukocyte antigen (HLA) types and ABO compatibility. National and international registries coordinate searches to increase the likelihood of finding compatible matches for patients in need.

Ethical and practical considerations underlie donorgrupper, including informed consent, donor safety, confidentiality and equitable access to donated material. Proper categorization supports efficient use of scarce biological resources while upholding donor and recipient rights and welfare.