who can donate to who

by Lacy Herman 7 min read

Almost anyone who is healthy, at least 16 years old, and weighs at least 110 pounds. (16-year-olds must weigh at least 130 lbs and need signed parental consent.) Learn more specifics at our Deferral Guidelines page.

What bloods can donate to who?

BLOOD TYPESBlood Type% of US PopulationYou Can Give toBlood 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 TypesBlood TypeAB+% of US Population3%You Can Give toAB+4 more rows

Can O+ donate to anyone?

Donors with blood type O... can donate to recipients with blood types A, B, AB and O (O is the universal donor: donors with O blood are compatible with any other blood type)

Who Cannot donate blood to who?

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.

Who can O positive donate to and why?

O positive red blood cells are not universally compatible to all types, but they are compatible to any red blood cells that are positive (A+, B+, O+, AB+). Over 80% of the population has a positive blood type and can receive O positive blood. That's another reason it's in such high demand.

What is the best blood group for marriage?

Based on these traits, the theory suggests these blood type matches are most likely to result in happy marriage:O Male × A Female.A Male × A Female.O Male × B Female.O Male × O Female.Jun 28, 2019

Who is a universal blood donor?

group type O negative bloodFor emergency transfusions, blood group type O negative blood is the variety of blood that has the lowest risk of causing serious reactions for most people who receive it. Because of this, it's sometimes called the universal blood donor type.

Can you donate blood if you have high blood pressure?

Acceptable as long as your blood pressure is below 180 systolic (first number) and below 100 diastolic (second number) at the time of donation. Medications for high blood pressure do not disqualify you from donating.

Why can't family members donate blood to each other?

Family blood donation is generally discouraged as they are often first time or infrequent donors and do not have a safety history established. Additionally, mothers may have antibodies that react against RBC, leukocyte, platelet, or HLA antigens expressed on neonatal cells.

What is 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

Who can donate kidney to O negative?

Two important factors determine compatibility in kidney transplantation – blood type and antibodies. Donors who are blood type O can donate to anyone. Recipients who are blood type AB can receive from anyone.

Who are universal donors and recipients?

Type O-negative blood does not have any antigens. It is called the "universal donor" type because it is compatible with any blood type. Type AB-positive blood is called the "universal recipient" type because a person who has it can receive blood of any type.

Why is O+ not a 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