Following the Holiday, there is an Urgent Need for Platelet Donations. Please Donate Now!
About 9% of the population has B+ blood. Your blood can be transfused to both B+ and AB+ patients. In trauma situations and surgeries, it is important to have your blood type readily available.
Your platelets are the most powerful part of your B+ blood. Platelets can be donated as often as every seven days, recommended every 14 days, and up to 24 times a year. Platelets are in high demand by hospitals and help cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. Red blood cells from B+ donors also hold lifesaving power. Depending on hospital need, a whole blood donation might also be preferred.
The most powerful part of B+ blood can be found in the platelets. Here are your recommendation donation procedures:
To maximize your true lifesaving power, B+ blood donors are strongly encouraged to donate platelets or whole blood.
9% of the population shares your blood type.
You can receive blood transfusions from people with type B+, B-, O+, or O- blood.
People with blood types B+ or AB+ can receive your
red blood cells.
People with blood types B+ 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 platelets or whole blood.
9% of the population shares your blood type.
You can receive blood transfusions from people with type B+, B-, O+, or O- blood.
People with blood types B+ or AB+ can receive your
red blood cells.
People with blood types B+ 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.