A positive
Medically reviewed on July 1, 2022.
30% of the population has the A positive blood type
A positive blood contains both A and Rh antigens. A positive red blood cells can be given to both A positive and AB positive patients. A positive plasma and platelet donations are important blood products that can be used for many patients needing these types of transfusions. Therefore, A positive donors are encouraged to donate platelets, plasma or whole blood.