B positive donors: we're positively thrilled each time you donate platelets! That's because your platelets support a wide range of patients, which is quite the superhero trait in our book.
Blood Types: What Do They Mean?
Facts About B+ Blood
People with a B positive blood type are often perfect platelet donors. That's pretty positive in our book!
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Our Recommendation for B+ Donors
Our B positive donors are pretty special. Not only can their blood type be transfused to AB positive patients, as well as others who are type B positive, but their platelets can help people with B positive and O positive blood types.
That's a lot of people — nearly half of all Americans — which is why we strongly recommend that our B positive donors give platelets! Want to learn more about the importance of platelet donation? Visit our platelet FAQ page using the button below for all the details.
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Give Platelets, Get More Donor Store Rewards!
Special bonus point drops at key milestones during your annual blood and platelet donation journey, and for first-time donors. Accrue enough and you'll be able to cash them in for exclusive merchandise and deals on the Donor Rewards Store.
Here's a breakdown of the points you'll receive for each type of donation:
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Platelets: 1500
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Plasma: 500
Key Facts About B+ Blood
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B+ Blood Type: Common or Rare?
With B positive blood present in just 9% of the U.S. population, the B positive blood type is relatively rare, far more so than A positive and O positive, for instance.
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Who Can B+ Donors Donate to?
People with a B positive blood type can donate:
- Platelets to patients with B positive or O positive blood. We strongly encourage this donation!
- Plasma to patients with B positive, B negative, O positive or O negative blood.
- Whole blood to patients with B positive or AB positive blood.
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What Type of Blood Can B+ Patients Receive?
B positive patients can receive blood transfusions from people with type B positive, B negative, O positive or O negative blood.
The OBI 'Why'
After experiencing multiple losses to cancer right here at Our Blood Institute, OBI Donor Services Director Lindsay Chavis decided it was time to donate platelets.
"We had a few staff members here in Little Rock pass away from cancer that received several platelet transfusions while going through chemotherapy. I think it’s so important to share that and keep that reminder, to keep that 'why.'"
If you've been affected by cancer, consider donating platelets like Lindsay. Your donation could make all the difference.
More on the Other Primary Blood Types
Want to learn about what makes other blood types unique? Visit our blood types hub or use the drop-down bar below for a deeper look at a specific blood type.