AB Negative | ImpactLife

the least common

Quick Facts

  • Just 1% of the United States population is AB-.
  • Only patients with AB positive or negative can receive AB- red cells.
  • AB plasma can be used for any patient but is especially needed for emergencies, for babies, and for those with weakened immune systems.
  • Preferred donation methods: plasma and platelet.
  • Anyone can receive AB- plasma and platelets!
  • Type AB- can receive negative types A, AB, B and O which is only 18% of the population.

Source: U.S. Blood Donation Statistics and Public Messaging Guide, May 2022.

DID YOU KNOW? If you have AB- blood, you are automatically eligible to earn exclusive rewards by donating as part of our Rapid Response Team.

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