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O NEGATIVE

The “universal red cell donor,” the O- blood type occurs in 1 of every 15 people
and is the only blood type that is able to give red cells to all other blood types.

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O- is the highest in-demand blood type

Donors are encouraged to give red cell and whole blood donations

Givers not takers

Those with O- can only receive from other O- donors.

The Universal Donor

O- blood type is the universal red blood cell donor because their red blood cells can be transfused into any patient, regardless of blood type. O- red cells must be used for trauma situations and other emergencies when the patient’s blood type is not known. O- red cells are also frequently used for babies and sickle cell anemia patients.

Always in demand

O- makes up only 6.6% of the population, found in just 1 of every 15 people.

O- is the highest in-demand blood type

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