URGENT NEED for ALL DONATIONS & BLOOD TYPES especially Type O, AB and all types for Platelets. Click here to schedule your donation and help spread the word! There is no deferral for COVID-19 vaccinations currently being administered in the U.S. and donors are not required to show status. Learn more about our donor eligibility and Coronavirus Pandemic Response. Face masks and appointments are required. Same-day appointments can be made, call 800-747-5401.  

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Rarer And Needed Type

Quick Facts

  • 2% of the United States population is B-.
  • Donated blood is often transfused just three days after your donation.
  • Preferred donation methods: double red cell and whole blood.
  • Only types B and AB can receive type B-.
  • Type B- can receive types B and O  negative, which is only 11% of the population.

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Blood Types Needed

Many variables can impact our blood inventories such as weather, holidays or tragic events.  Every day, patients who need blood are in crisis and you can help by volunteering to donate.  Less than 10% of the population gives blood, so donors that give on a regular basis are important to meet these needs. Schedule an appointment today!

  • O+

    3 days

    Critical Need

  • O-

    1 day

    Critical Need

  • A+

    3 days

    Critical Need

  • A-

    4 days

  • B+

    3 days

    Critical Need

  • B-

    3 days

    Critical Need

  • AB+

    7 days

  • AB-

    1 day

    Critical Need

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Check It Out!

Save time at your next donation with our EarlyQ program!

EarlyQ is a web-based program that allows you to answer the required medical history questions on the day of your donation using your computer or mobile device before you arrive to your appointment. The process is simple, just 4 steps and takes about 10 to 15 minutes.

Learn more about EarlyQ

Current Donor Promotion

Donate blood at any of our Donor Centers or Mobile Blood Drive locations through March 20, 2022 and receive a voucher to redeem for a short-sleeve, premium-quality black t-shirt (sizes small-4XL) OR an electronic gift card! Click here for additional opportunities for donor rewards!

Additional Donor Promotions

Shop our Rewards Store!

As a rewards member you'll collect points that can add up to some really great gifts. You can order these items with your points and they will ship directly to you for FREE. Our Donor for Life rewards program is designed to make helping patients as easy and rewarding as possible for blood donors.

View & Shop our Rewards Store!

Download our FREE ImpactLife App!

• Find nearby Donor Centers and mobile blood drives and schedule appointments!
• Track your donation history and review wellness information!
• Use your points in our Donor Rewards Store!

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