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How To Target Blood Type® AB-

AB- Target Your Type March 30, 2022
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AB Negative

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.

Preferred Donation Method(s):

Plasma Donation Platelet Donation

The Power of AB-

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

Target Your Type®

 

How You Can Help

Blood Donor Basics

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Donation Methods

Donation Methods

Let your blood type lead the way to donate your powerful lifesaving gift.

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