| Blood Type | % of US Population | Best Type of Donations | Give to | Receive From |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A+ | 34% | Platelets / Plasma | A+, AB+ | A+, A-, O+, O- |
| A- | 6% | Double Red Cells / Whole Blood | A-, A+, AB-, AB+ | A-, O- |
| B+ | 9% | Platelets / Plasma | B+, AB+ | B+, B-, O+, O- |
| B- | 2% | Double Red Cells / Whole Blood | B-, B+, AB-, AB+ | B-, O- |
| O+ | 38% | Double Red Cells / Whole Blood | O+, A+, B+, AB+ | O+, O- |
| O- | 7% | Double Red Cells / Whole Blood | All Blood Types | O- |
| AB+ | 3% | Platelets / Plasma | AB+ | All Blood Types |
| AB- | 1% | Platelets / Plasma | AB-, AB+ | AB-, A-, B-, O- |
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Every single blood donation we receive at Carter BloodCare is life-saving, life-enriching or life-changing for everyone involved in the process. Donations made at our donor centers and mobile blood drives directly impact the lives of people in your community. With more than 20 donor centers and multiple blood drives happening each day, donating blood with Carter BloodCare is quick and easy.
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Blood Types
Blood typing is a test done to work out which blood type you have, or which blood group you belong to. Not everyone has the same blood group. There are several different blood groups, some of which are more common than others.
How the Test is Performed
A blood sample is needed. The test to determine your blood group is called ABO typing. Your blood sample is mixed with antibodies against type A and B blood. Then, the sample is checked to see whether or not the blood cells stick together. If blood cells stick together, it means the blood reacted with one of the antibodies.
The second step is called back typing. The liquid part of your blood without cells (serum) is mixed with blood that is known to be type A and type B. People with type A blood have anti-B antibodies. People with type B blood have anti-A antibodies. Type O blood contains both types of antibodies.
Blood Types Needed
Many variables can impact our blood inventories such as weather, holidays or tragic events. Every day, patients who need blood are in crisis and you can help by volunteering to donate. Less than 10% of the population gives blood, so donors that give on a regular basis are important to meet these needs.
Types of Donations
We Are Blood needs 200 blood donations per day in order to maintain a safe and healthy blood supply. Not all blood donations are the same, and often times we have an increased need for one type over the other. Are you our missing type?
Whole Blood
Whole blood donation is the most common and traditional method. A pint of blood is drawn that contains red and white cells, platelets, and plasma. It′s mainly used for trauma and surgery. Shelf life is 21-35 days, and you can donate every 56 days. This is the quickest and easiest donation.
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Platelets are small cell fragments in the blood that helps stop or prevent bleeding. It′s made in our bone marrow and its shelf life is only 5 days! They are used for surgeries, transplants, and to help cancer patients get through chemo. You can donate every seven days, only at our centers.
Read morePlasma
Plasma is the liquid portion of your blood that transports water and nutrients to your body′s tissues. Donations can last up to 1 year, and are used to help burn victims and those with bleeding disorders. You can donate every 28 days, only at our centers.
Read moreAutomated Red Cells
Automated red cells donation is when only red cells are collected, not the other blood components. The donation lasts up to 42 days. Red cells are used for trauma, surgery, anemia, blood loss and disorders. You can donate every 112 days, in centers and select mobiles.
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