Blood Donor Facts

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

• 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. 

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