Breaking Down Blood

BREAKING DOWN BLOOD We’re addressing what blood is made of, what positive and negative mean, how
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out your blood type, and other important questions.
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HOW MANY BLOOD WHAT’S THE DEAL
TYPES ARE THERE? WITH - AND +
Positive (+) and
BLOOD TYPES?
Negative (-) blood types
are determined by the
Rhesus Factor
Those who have this antigen on their

red blood cells are Rh+. Those who
WHAT’S THE BEST do not are Rh-.
BLOOD TYPE? ...trick question WHAT IS BLOOD

ALL blood types are important to the blood supply. MADE OF?
Platelets
But, there are a few important things to know... Cancer patients could require
one unit of platelets each day
during chemotherapy.
O- is the universal type for red blood cells,
O-
Platelets can be donated
meaning anyone can receive O- blood.
This blood type is critical for trauma when Blood Center of Michigan
every 2 weeks.
a victim’s blood type is not known.
information visit versiti.org/blood-donation-faq
Red Blood Cells
Is the rarest blood type - typically
AB occurring in only 4% of people. and Whole Blood

However, AB+ and AB- are the universal A trauma patient could use up to 100
blood types for plasma. units of red blood cells.
Whole blood cells can be donated
A+
Is the 2nd most common blood type. every 8 weeks. In comparison to
A- donors are encouraged to give double double red cells every 16 weeks.
reds, while A+ donors may be encouraged
to donate platelets or red blood cells. Plasma
A patient with hemophilia could use
1200 units of plasma in their lifetime.
Plasma can be donated every
4 weeks.
Here is the best donation for your blood type:

HOW often can you donate blood? O+ | Red blood cells, whole blood, platelets
O- | Red blood cells , whole blood
Platelets EVERY 2 WEEKS
A+ | Plasma, platelets, whole blood
Plasma EVERY 4 WEEKS A- | Red blood cells, whole blood, platelets

B+ | Platelets, plasma, whole blood
Whole Blood EVERY 8 WEEKS
B- | Red blood cells, whole blood, platelets
Double Reds EVERY 16 WEEKS AB+ | Platelets, plasma
AB- | Platelets, plasma
WHO can you donate to?
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When You Donate: Double Your Impact:

• Plan for the donation to take about an hour • Allows donors to make twice the difference by giving two
units of red cells
• Bring photo ID with listed date of birth (e.g. driver’s
license or state ID) • Better meets patient needs by maximizing each donation
• Know the name and dosage of any medications you take More comfortable for the donor:
• Know the dates of any out-of-country travel in past 3 years • Saline and plasma replacement
• Single-arm procedure with a smaller needle
VersiPASS - Make the donation process even easier by
completing our online system, VersiPASS, earlier in the day • Fewer negative donor reactions
of your donation. You’ll need to 1) review education materials,
Convenient for the donor:
2) complete online questions and 3) bring
• Fewer trips to the donor center or blood drive
printed or mobile confirmation to your appointment.
(Check versiti.org/versipass for availability.) • Fewer phone calls
What are the eligibility requirements?

In addition to meeting other blood donor qualifications, donors
must meet minimum height and weight requirements:
For more information visit
versiti.org/blood-donation-faq FEMALE MALE
Minimum Height 5’5” 5’1”
Minimum Weight 150 lbs 130 lbs
Eligible donors who give double red cells exclusively can donate
them every 112 days (or 16 weeks), up to three times per year.
Your eligibility to give double red cells may differ if you also give
other types of blood donations, such as whole blood.
©2021 r2022 Versiti, Inc. All rights reserved. A 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

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BREAKING DOWN BLOOD We’re addressing what blood is made of, what positive and negative mean, how

ow you can find

Those who have this antigen on their

BLOOD TYPE? ...trick question WHAT IS BLOOD

AB occurring in only 4% of people. and Whole Blood

Here is the best donation for your blood type:

Plasma EVERY 4 WEEKS A- | Red blood cells, whole blood, platelets

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When You Donate: Double Your Impact:

What are the eligibility requirements?

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