Blood Donor Basics
Your health is important to us, and we want to help you maintain it.
AB+ is one of the rarest of all the blood types with only 3% of the population sharing this power. Donors who are AB+ are called the universal plasma donor because this component can be transfused into any patient, regardless of the recipient’s blood type.
In addition to your plasma, platelets from AB+ donors are also compatible with several other blood types, making them in high demand by local hospitals.
To maximize your true lifesaving power, AB+ donors are strongly encouraged to donate plasma as well as platelets through an automated procedure known as apheresis.
Percentage of Population:
3%
Blood Types you Can Receive:
All Types
Patients Who Can Receive Your Red Cells:
AB+
Patients Who Can Receive Your Platelets:
AB+, A+, B+, O+
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.