FACTS ABOUT TYPE AB: • Less than 4% of the population has type AB positive, and less than 1% has type AB negative. • Type AB plasma can be given to patients of any blood type and is often used in emergency situations. • AB positive is considered the universal recipient because patients with this blood type can receive any other blood type. BEST DONATION TYPES FOR YOUR BLOOD TYPE: Plasma or platelet donation (Plasma can be collected simultaneously during a platelet donation.) NEXT BEST DONATION T