Ideal Donation for your Blood Type

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
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 TypesO-
AB+3%Platelets
Plasma
AB+All Blood Types
AB-1%Platelets
Plasma
AB-, AB+AB-, A-, B-, O-

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