- Only 6.6% of the population has O- blood.
- Can receive A-,O- blood.
- Considered the "Universal Blood Type" meaning is can be transfused to any body regardless of their blood type. This is important in emergencies when hospitals don′t have time to determine the patients blood type.
O Negative
O Negative
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.
Your O- Blood Is Important
As an O Negative donor you are important to maintaining the blood supply in our community. Annually more than 120,000 units of blood, platelets, and plasma are required to meet the needs of the hospitals we serve, and your blood type is critical in saving the lives of patients in your community.
Why Your O- Blood is Important
Your Optimal Donation
- Automated Red Cells
- Whole Blood
- Platelets/Red Cell
Fun Facts About O+ Blood
Personality Characteristics – Some Asian countries, like Japan & South Korea, put importance on a person′s blood type. They believe that blood types are connected with a person′s traits & personality.
- Are usually the "cheerleader" of the group;
- Tend to be more followers than leaders, accepting whatever the plan is and going alone with it without protest;
- Very generous and kindhearted
- Generally well-liked by most people;
- Very flexible, and adapt easily to change;
- They are easily influenced by others, as well as perceived authorities, such as television personalities;
- Generally trustworthy, but can sometimes make mistakes due to lapses of focus.
Famous Type O personalities: Queen Elizabeth II, John Lennon or Paul Newman.
