Know Your Type: AB-

Understanding Your Blood Type

AB- is one of the most uncommon blood types. AB- individuals are also unique in that they are universal plasma donors! Because AB affects so few people, your plasma is always in demand!

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Best Use of Your Blood Type

The best way to use your powerful lifesaving donation is by donating:

  • Platelets

    Can be donated every 7 days up to 24 times a year and have a shelf life of only 5 days. Platelets are usually given to cancer patients because chemotherapy prevents them from being able to produce them on their own.

  • Plasma

    Can be donated every 28 days. Plasma donations take 45 minutes to 1.5 hours once connected. Plasma is often used for burn victims, traumas, and during transplants.

Fast Facts

.6% of the population is AB-.

You can receive red cells from people with type AB-, A-, B- and O-.

You can give red cells to people with AB- and AB+.

You can give platelet and plasma to people with any blood type.

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How to Max Your Type

There’s more than one way to give blood. Let your blood type lead the way in targeting the best way for you to donate your powerful lifesaving gift.

Whole Blood Donations

When you donate Whole Blood, one pint is taken during donation. It is later separated into three components.

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Double Red Cell Donations

By donating exclusively red blood cells, you can help fulfill the transfusion needs of two patients.

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Platelet Donations

Platelets are essential for blood clotting and often used by patients with bleeding disorders such as leukemia and aplastic anemia.

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