BLOOD DONOR FACTS SECTION

Did you know? 

 

According to the American Red Cross, 100 donors break down as such:

38 O positive                          7 O negative

34 A positive                          6 A negative

9 B positive                            2 B negative

3 AB positive                         1 AB negative

 

 

Are you Type O?

Type O donors are universal donors for red cells.  Type O can be transfused to other people who have a different blood type.

 

Are you Type A?

Type A is best used for platelet donations.

 

Are you Type B?

Type B donors are needed for whole blood donations. 

 

Are you Type AB?

Not only is this blood type rare, but also it affords you the opportunity to be a Plasma Apheresis donor.  Click here to learn more http://www.newenglandblood.org/medical/apheresis.htm.