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About Blood Types

All blood donors are important, but if you are type O or AB, you are special because type O negative red blood cells and type AB plasma can be transfused to any patient. Your donations are VITAL - please donate as often as you can, every 56 days for red blood cells.

Having blood immediately available when it is needed may help save many lives.

Blood Type and RH How Many People Have It?
O Positive 40 out 100
O Negative 7 out of 100
A Positive 34 out of 100
A Negative 6 out of 100
B Positive 8 out of 100
B Negative 1 out of 100
AB Positive 3 out of 100
AB Negative 1 out 200

 

You Can Receive This Type of Red Blood Cells

If you are this blood type.   O- O+ B- B+ A- A+ AB- AB+
AB+ X X X X X X X X
AB- X * X * X * X *
A+ X X     X X    
A- X *     X *    
B+ X X X X        
B- X * X *        
O+ X X            
O- X *            
X Routine Transfusion Compatibiltiy
* Although compatible, use only in emergencies.

You Can Receive This Type of Plasma

If you are this blood type.   O- O+ B- B+ A- A+ AB- AB+
AB+             X X
AB-             X X
A+         X X X X
A-         X X X X
B+     X X     X X
B-     X X     X X
O+ X X X X X X X X
O- X X X X X X X X
X Routine Transfusion Compatibiltiy

Does your blood type reveal your personality?
According to a Japanese institute that does research on blood types, there are certain personality traits that seem to match up with certain blood types. How do you rate?

Type O You want to be a leader, and when you see something you want, you keep striving until you achieve your goal. You are a trend-setter, loyal, passionate, and self-confident. Your weaknesses include vanity and jealously and a tendency to be too competitive.
Type A You like harmony, peace and organization. You work well with others, and are sensitive, patient and affectionate. Among your weaknesses are stubbornness and an inability to relax.
Type B You're a rugged individualist, who's straight forward and like to do things your own way. Creative and flexible, you adapt easily to any situation. But your insistence on being independent can sometimes go too far and become a weakness.
Type AB Cool and controlled, you're generally well liked and always put people at ease. You're a natural entertainer who's tactful and fair. But you're standoffish, blunt, and have difficulty making decisions.
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