Only 2% of the population has B- blood. Your blood type can be transfused to B and AB patients. Since both of these types are rare, your donations make a difference to make sure blood products are available when needed.
Every two seconds, someone needs blood. The need for blood is constant, for reasons ranging from surgeries to cancer treatments to traumatic injuries. Your donation is often transfused within just three days.
To maximize your true lifesaving power, B- blood donors are strongly encouraged to donate double red blood cells or whole blood.
2% of the population shares your blood type.
You can receive blood transfusions from people with type B- or O- blood.
People with blood types B+, B-, AB+, or AB- can receive your red blood cells.
People with blood types B-, B+, O+, or O- can receive your platelets.
People with blood types B+, B-, O+, or O- can receive your plasma.
To maximize your true lifesaving power, B- blood donors are strongly encouraged to donate double red blood cells or whole blood.
2% of the population shares your blood type.
You can receive blood transfusions from people with type B- or O- blood.
People with blood types B+, B-, AB+, or AB- can receive your red blood cells.
People with blood types B-, B+, O+, or O- can receive your platelets.
People with blood types B+, B-, O+, or O- can receive your plasma.
Unlock the power of your blood type and save more lives.
There’s more than one way to give blood. Let your blood type lead the way in targeting the best way for you to donate your powerful, lifesaving gift.
