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Notice that Type O-, O+, A- and B- are preferred for donation of Whole Blood OR Red Blood Cells
Blood Types A+ and B+ are preferred for donation of Platelets OR Plasma
Blood Types AB+ and AB- are preferred for donation of Plasma only
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AB + and – are preferred for plasma…interesting. Type A and B for Platelets or Plasma.
My Mom is A neg and donates double platelets a few times a year! SO proud of her.