There are eight different blood types: O+, O-, A+, A-, B+, B-, AB+ and AB-.
Each blood type has unique properties. Find yours on the chart to learn more!
If you do not know your blood type, you can find out approximately three days after you donate with us, by calling 1-866-256-6372.
BLOOD TYPES
Please choose a donation type that matches up with your blood type in order to make a maximum impact in your community. If you have questions regarding why one donation type is more beneficial for your blood type, please call 1-866-256-6372.
Blood Type | % of US Population | Best Type of Donations | You Can Give to | You Can Receive From |
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A+ | 34% | Platelets Plasma | A+, AB+ | A+, A-, O+, O- |
A- | 6% | Double Red Cells Whole Blood | A-, A+, AB-, AB+ | A-, O- |
B+ | 9% | Platelets Plasma | B+, AB+ | B+, B-, O+, O- |
B- | 2% | Double Red Cells Whole Blood | B-, B+, AB-, AB+ | B-, O- |
O+ | 38% | Double Red Cells Whole Blood | O+, A+, B+, AB+ | O+, O- |
O- | 7% | Double Red Cells Whole Blood | All Blood Types | O- |
AB+ | 3% | Platelets Plasma | AB+ | All Blood Types |
AB- | 1% | Platelets Plasma | AB-, AB+ | AB-, A-, B-, O- |