| Blood Type | % of US Population | You Can Give to |
|---|---|---|
| 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+ |
| Blood TypeAB- | % of US Population1% | You Can Give toAB-, AB+ |
The universal plasma donor has Type AB blood. Group AB can donate to other AB's but can receive from all others. Group B can donate red blood cells to B's and AB's. AB's. Group O can donate red blood cells to anybody.
You must be in good health at the time you donate. You cannot donate if you have a cold, flu, sore throat, cold sore, stomach bug or any other infection. If you have recently had a tattoo or body piercing you cannot donate for 6 months from the date of the procedure.
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%
type ABIn the U.S., the blood type AB, Rh negative is considered the rarest, while O positive is most common.May 18, 2020
Directed donation (for a family member or friend) The donor must meet the same requirements as for regular blood donation, and the donor's blood must match the blood type of the recipient.Apr 7, 2017
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.
Only 7% of the population have O negative blood. Due to the its versatility for transfusions, it is in high demand. In an emergency, it is the blood product of choice. For example, just one car accident victim can require up to 100 units of O neg.
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