Donate Whole Blood
When blood is collected, it still contains all of the blood components; thus it is called "Whole Blood." A short 30-minute whole blood donation can help as many as 4 children.
- Whole blood is the most common type of donation.
- Donations can be made every 56 days.
- To ensure a positive donation experience appointments are encouraged.
How do I prepare?
On the day of donation:
- Make sure you are well hydrated.
- Make sure you eat a meal prior to donating.
- Bring a photo ID with you.
| BLOOD TYPE | % OF THE U.S. POPULATION |
|---|---|
| O+ | 38% |
| O- | 7% |
| A+ | 34% |
| A- | 6% |
| B+ | 9% |
| B- | 2% |
| AB+ | 3% |
| AB- | 1% |
| DONOR TYPE | RECIPIENT TYPE |
|---|---|
| O+ | O+, A+, B+, AB+ |
| O- | All types |
| A+ | A+, AB+ |
| A- | A+, A-, AB+, AB- |
| B+ | B+, AB+ |
| B- | B+, B-, AB+, AB- |
| AB+ | AB+ |
| AB- | AB+, AB- |
