BLOOD TYPE: AB NEGATIVE
Mar. 2 2026
Mar. 2 2026
AB- | THE RARE ONE
AB negative is the rarest blood type in the world. You are also known as the “Universal Plasma Donor.”
AB- BLOOD TYPE FACTS
Your blood is in high demand because you can donate plasma to anyone! Plasma has a very specific use to help patients.
HOW MANY PEOPLE HAVE MY BLOOD TYPE?
AB- makes up only 1% of the population.
WHO CAN I GIVE TO?
You can give to AB- and AB+.
WHO CAN I RECEIVE FROM?
You can receive from O-, A-, B- and AB-.
WHAT'S MY PREFERRED DONATION TYPE?
Your blood type is best utilized when you give platelets and plasma (both are available only at our centers). Keep reading for details of each donation type.
YOUR UNIQUE DONATION TYPE
CONSIDER GIVING BASED ON YOUR DONATION TYPE.
PLATELETS
Platelet donation is collected only in our centers. This donation is used mainly to treat cancer patients, and the process usually takes 2 hours from start to finish. All donors must have a platelet count of at least 150 depending on blood volume. Females who have been pregnant must receive a complimentary HLA test prior to donating platelets. Ask about scheduling your complimentary HLA test at your next whole blood donation.
You can donate every 7 days.
PLASMA
Donating plasma with us is different than facilities that pay for plasma. Every plasma donation goes directly to burn patients and those with blood disorders in your local hospitals. This donation can only be done at our centers, and the process of donation takes about 1.5 hours. Females who have been pregnant must receive a complimentary HLA test prior to donating plasma. Ask about scheduling your complimentary HLA test at your next whole blood donation.
You can donate every 28 days.