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!
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.
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.