Blood Donor Basics
Your health is important to us, and we want to help you maintain it.
AB- is the rarest of all the blood types with only 1% of the population sharing this special power. Donors who are AB- are the universal platelet and plasma donor because these components can be transfused into any patient, regardless of the recipient’s blood type.
To maximize your true lifesaving power, AB- donors are strongly encouraged to donate platelets and plasma through an automated process known as apheresis.
Percentage of Population:
1%
Blood Types you Can Receive:
AB-, A-, B-, O-
Patients Who Can Receive Your Red Cells:
AB-, AB+
Patients Who Can Receive Your Platelets:
Anyone
Patients Who Can Receive Your Plasma:
Anyone
Your health is important to us, and we want to help you maintain it.
Your help as our community partner is essential to the blood supply.
Let your blood type lead the way to donate your powerful lifesaving gift.
Help your community understand the impact blood donation has.