Blood Donor Basics
Your health is important to us, and we want to help you maintain it.
How To Target Type® A-
A- blood is rare and powerful. Only 6% of the population has A- blood. Every two seconds someone needs blood. The need is so constant that donated blood is often transfused within three days of your donation.
The most powerful part of A- blood can be found in the red blood cells. To maximize your true lifesaving power, A- donors are strongly encouraged to donate double red blood cells or whole blood.
Preferred Donation Method(s):
Double Red Blood Cell Donation Whole Blood Donation
The Power of A-
Percentage of Population:
6%
Blood Types you Can Receive:
A-, O-
Patients Who Can Receive Your Red Cells:
A+, A-, AB+, AB-
Patients Who Can Receive Your Platelets:
A+, A-, O+, O-
Patients Who Can Receive Your Plasma:
A+, A-, O+, O-
