Yes! Check out your blood type below to learn how it can help different types of patients.
30 percent of people are A-positive, the second most common blood type. Platelet and plasma donations from A-positive donors are used in traumas.
Men and never pregnant women or HLA negative donors are asked to donate:
Previous pregnant women or HLA positive donors are asked to donate:
6 percent of people are A-negative. Platelet donations from A-negative donors help all types patients including premature babies.
Men and never pregnant women or HLA negative donors are asked to donate:
Previous pregnant women or HLA positive donors are asked to donate:
9 percent of people are B-positive. One in 12 people are B-positive. Because of such small portion have this blood type, platelets and red cells are the preferred donation to help patients to a speedy recovery.
Men and never pregnant women or HLA negative donors are asked to donate:
Previous pregnant women or HLA positive donors are asked to donate:
2 percent of people are B-negative. Only one in 67 people are B-negative. Platelet and red blood cell donations help patients.
Men and never pregnant women or HLA negative donors are asked to donate:
Previous pregnant women or HLA positive donors are asked to donate:
4 percent of people are AB-positive. Type AB-positive patients can receive any blood type, making them the universal recipient.
Men and never pregnant women or HLA negative donors are asked to donate:
Previous pregnant women or HLA positive donors are asked to donate:
1 percent of people are AB-negative. AB plasma is also usually in short supply. Individuals of all types can receive type AB plasma.
Men and never pregnant women or HLA negative donors are asked to donate:
Previous pregnant women or HLA positive donors are asked to donate:
39 percent of people are O-positive, the most common blood type. O-positive blood is used more and more to give in traumas when O-negatives are in short supply. Platelet donations help patients who are undergoing chemotherapy.
Men and never pregnant women or HLA negative donors are asked to donate:
Previous pregnant women or HLA positive donors are asked to donate:
7 percent of people are O-negative. Type O-negative blood (red cells) can be transfused to patients of all blood types. It is always in great demand and often in short supply.
Men and never pregnant women or HLA negative donors are asked to donate:
Previous pregnant women or HLA positive donors are asked to donate:
For more than 45 years, the nonprofit South Texas Blood & Tissue Center has focused on a critical purpose: to save and improve lives.
Inspired by a group of physicians, our organization was formed to provide blood to the South Texas region – ensuring a safe and adequate blood supply through proper testing, storage and distribution to hospitals. This essential service allows front-line workers to focus on the direct care of patients, with confidence that this lifesaving resource will be there when it’s needed most.
But we didn’t stop there. Over the years, we’ve evolved as the needs of our patients and hospitals have changed, driven to save lives in as many ways as possible.
We couldn’t do this without donors like you. We understand that the gift of donation is a personal, powerful choice that has the potential to touch a life. Today, we offer many ways to make a difference that include:
Our team has also expanded its programs, partnering with leaders within the healthcare industry to develop a wide range of therapies.
