BLOOD TYPE: B POSITIVE
Mar. 2 2026
Mar. 2 2026
B+ | THE BRIGHT ONES
B positives always look on the bright side—and it’s not just in the name. You have the power to save so many lives in your community.
B+ BLOOD TYPE FACTS
Most hospitals ask for B positive blood regularly for trauma and some surgical procedures.
HOW MANY PEOPLE HAVE MY BLOOD TYPE?
B+ makes up only 9% of the population.
WHO CAN I GIVE TO?
You can give to B+ and AB+.
WHO CAN I RECEIVE FROM?
You can receive from O-, O+, B- and B+.
WHAT'S MY PREFERRED DONATION TYPE?
Your blood type is best utilized when you give whole blood (regular blood donation) and platelets (available only at our centers). Keep reading for details on each donation type.
YOUR UNIQUE DONATION TYPE
CONSIDER GIVING BASED ON YOUR DONATION TYPE.
WHOLE BLOOD
Whole blood donation is collected in our centers and on our bloodmobiles. This is the “regular donation” that most people think about when donating blood. The process usually takes only 45 minutes from start to finish (the actual donation time is less than 15 minutes).
You can donate every 56 days.
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.