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AB Blood Group Facts

Both A and B. AB+ blood is the universal recipient of red blood cells.

AB Blood Group Explained: Everything You Need to Know About Type AB Positive Blood and Type AB Negative Blood


When you make a donation of your type AB blood, it’s an amazing blessing for a patient in need. Learn more about how your amazing AB positive or AB negative blood saves lives in our community.


Best Donation Type for Men and Women

Best Donation for Men

These are the same whether you are AB+ or AB-.

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Best Donation for Women

AB Positive Blood Type Facts
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AB+ Facts: Did You Know?

  • 4% of the population have AB+ blood – a rare type, so your donations are always needed
  • You can only give blood to patients with type AB+
  • You can receive blood from donors with any type
  • You are the universal plasma donor, who can donate plasma for patients of any blood type

Plasma carries nutrients throughout the body, protects against infection and promotes clotting. Your plasma donations go to transplant recipients, trauma patients, cancer warriors and more.

4%

AB+ patients

Donors with any type - you are the universal recipient!

Right now, a local hospital patient who shares your blood type is counting on your donation. Donate blood today.

AB Negative Blood Type Facts
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AB- Facts: Did You Know?

  • 1% of the population have AB- blood – the least common type
  • You can give blood to patients with types AB- and AB+
  • You can receive blood from AB-, A-, B- and O- donors

Plasma carries nutrients throughout the body, protects against infection and promotes clotting. Your plasma donations go to transplant recipients, trauma patients, cancer warriors and more.

1%

AB- and AB+ patients

AB-, A-, B- and O- donors

For more of the science behind blood and blood types, visit the AABB (Association for the Advancement of Blood & Biotherapies) website.

Right now, a local hospital patient who shares your blood type is counting on your donation. Donate blood today.

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Every day, patients in your community need blood transfusions to survive and thrive. They rely on the generosity of donors like you, who help ensure a safe, healthy blood supply. Make an appointment to donate blood today.

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Z Importance of a Vibrant Blood Supply

When you give blood, you offer hope. A more varied donor community means more lives saved and healthier futures made possible.
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Z VersiPASS

Use VersiPASS to answer your donor questionnaire from the comfort of your home, the day of your appointment.
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Blood donors of all blood types and blood drive hosts earn rewards in Versiti’s blood center loyalty club. Donate blood or host a blood drive for rewards.
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Z Where to Donate Blood Near You

There are may options where you can make your blood, platelet, or plasma donation. Your donations provide hospitals in your community with precious blood products that patients desparately need.
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