types of blood and who they can donate to

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BLOOD TYPES
Blood Type% of US PopulationYou Can Give to
Blood TypeB-% of US Population2%You Can Give toB-, B+, AB-, AB+
Blood TypeO+% of US Population38%You Can Give toO+, A+, B+, AB+
Blood TypeO-% of US Population7%You Can Give toAll Blood Types
Blood TypeAB+% of US Population3%You Can Give toAB+
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Which blood type is the best for donating?

Nov 09, 2021 · Type O blood, since it doesn't have antibodies or antigens for either type, can be donated to recipients with all four types of blood. Type AB, on the other hand, since it has both A and B antigens and also does not create antibodies for either antigen, can receive blood from all four types, but can only donate to other AB recipients. 3 But, wait!

What blood type is most needed for donation?

Recipients with blood type B... can receive a kidney from blood types B and O Recipients with blood type AB... can receive a kidney from blood types A, B, AB and O (AB is the universal recipient: recipients with AB blood are compatible with any other blood type)

Which blood type is considered the universal recipient?

8 rows · Jan 11, 2022 · People with blood group O positive can donate blood to other O positive people, as well as ...

What blood type is the Universal giver?

There are four main blood types: A, AB, B and O. AB positive is considered the universal recipient, and O negative is considered the universal donor. Blood Type Frequency (U.S. population) O Positive blood – 37% O Negative blood – 7% A Positive blood – 36% A Negative blood – 6% B Positive blood – 8% B Negative blood – 2% AB Positive blood – 3%

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What are the 4 types of blood donations?

There are four ways to donate: plasma, platelets, red cells, and whole blood. Those different components in our blood have many uses. During and after a donation, we are able to separate those components, to give a recipient exactly what they need.

Is O+ or O universal donor?

Although the blood type O+ can donate blood to all positive blood types (A+, B+, AB+, and O+), it is not a universal donor. Blood type O- is the universal blood donor, meaning that people with this blood type can donate blood to all other types with a lower risk of causing serious reactions.Jan 20, 2022

What blood types can donate to what blood types?

Blood Type MatchingRecipient Blood TypeMatching Donor Blood TypeB+B+, B-, O+, O-B-B-, O-AB+Compatible with all blood typesAB-AB-, A-, B-, O-4 more rows

What's the golden blood type?

Rh null blood groupThe golden blood type or Rh null blood group contains no Rh antigens (proteins) on the red blood cells (RBCs). This is the rarest blood group in the world, with less than 50 individuals having this blood group.

Is O Negative better than O positive?

The risk of reaction is much lower in ongoing blood loss situations and O positive is more available than O negative. Type O positive blood is critical in trauma care. Those with O positive blood can only receive transfusions from O positive or O negative blood types.

Why O positive is not universal donor?

O positive blood can't be used universally because it has the Rh factor, but it is compatible with all positive blood types including O+, A+, B+, and AB+. Since over 80% of the population has a positive blood type, type O positive blood is in high demand.Jan 8, 2021

What are the 3 rarest blood types?

What are the rarest blood types?O positive: 35%O negative: 13%A positive: 30%A negative: 8%B positive: 8%B negative: 2%AB positive: 2%AB negative: 1%

What's the rarest blood type?

type ABIn the U.S., the blood type AB, Rh negative is considered the rarest, while O positive is most common.May 18, 2020

Why is O positive special?

O+ blood is very important as a (mostly) universal red blood cell type. This blood type can be used in emergency situations such as traumatic bleeding or other types of emergency transfusions. It is also an important blood type as type “O” patients can only receive type “O” red blood cell transfusions.Dec 1, 2021

What my blood type says about me?

People with type O blood have the lowest risk of heart disease while people with B and AB have the highest. People with A and AB blood have the highest rates of stomach cancer. People with type A blood can have a harder time than others managing stress because they often produce more of the stress hormone cortisol.Aug 13, 2020

What is the newest blood type?

Researchers at the University of Vermont have made a discovery that could save the lives of thousands of people. They've identified two new blood types called Langereis and Junior. They revealed their findings in the February issue of Nature Genetics.Feb 24, 2012

What is the most needed blood type?

Type OType O is routinely in short supply and in high demand by hospitals – both because it is the most common blood type and because type O negative blood is the universal blood type needed for emergency transfusions and for immune deficient infants.

Keeping The Blood Supply Safe

  • The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) closely regulates blood to keep the blood supply safe. The AABB (formerly the American Association of Blood Banks) also publishes guidelines for safe transfusions, which its members must follow. In the United States, all blood centers follow careful procedures to keep the blood supply safe. Everyone who comes in to donate is asked m…
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Rules That Protect Blood Donors

  • Aside from protecting those who receive donated blood, rules are also in place to protect people who want to donate. Although guidelines can vary slightly by state and facility, for the most part donors must: 1. Be healthy 2. Be at least 17 years old (or 16 with parental consent) 3. Weigh at least 110 pounds 4. Not have donated blood within the past 8 weeks (this can be shorter for mo…
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The Donation Process

  • Before giving blood, get a good night’s sleep, eat a well-balanced meal, and drink extra fluids that are non-alcoholic and non-caffeinated. Many donor centers ask that you bring in a list of all the medicines you’re taking and your donor card, driver’s license, or 2 forms of other identification.
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Interested in Donating Blood?

  • Shortages in blood and platelets sometimes happen in certain areas of the country, especially during the holidays. If you’re interested in donating blood, contact AABB for a list of member institutions, or visit their online blood bank locator. You can also contact America’s Blood Centers or the American Red Cross for donation centers near you.
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