Your blood type is determined by the antigens it contains. There are two major types of blood antigens: ABO and Rh, which combine to create blood types: O+. O-, A+, A-, B+, B-, AB+ & AB-
If your blood type is: | You can give to: | You can receive from: |
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O Positive | O+, A+, B+, AB+ | O+, O- |
A Positive | A+, AB+ | A+, A-, O+, O- |
B Positive | B+, AB+ | B+, B-, O+, O- |
AB Positive | AB+ Only | All blood types |
O Negative | All blood types | O- only |
A Negative | A-, A+, AB-, AB+ | A-, O- |
B Negative | B-, B+, AB-, AB+ | B-, O- |
AB Negative | AB-, AB+ | AB-, A-, B-, O- |