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AB Positive

Only 1 in every 29 people of the population have AB+ blood. AB+ is the universal
recipient and the universal plasma donor, making it a very important blood type.

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AB+ is the universal recipient

Donors are encouraged to give platelets and plasma, although whole blood donations are always welcome

FROM ONE TO ANOTHER

AB+ can only give red blood cells to other AB+ blood types.

THE UNIVERSAL RECEIVER

Those with AB+ can receive red blood cells from all blood types. Type AB donors can donate plasma and platelets to all blood types.

THE POWER OF POSITIVITY

AB+ is only found in 3% of the population, so donations are incredibly important for patients in need of plasma.

AB+ is the universal recipient

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