Donation of blood is something that saves a life, however not every blood type can be compatible with another type. Donation or reception of wrong blood type may lead to severe health problems. It is easy to spot the blood types that are compatible with each other using our Blood Donation Compatibility Check, and thus can donate blood or receive blood safely.
Blood Donation Compatibility
How It Works?
All you need to do is pick your blood type and the tool will reveal:
To whom you are allowed to give blood And To Who you may get blood from.
This is an educational check that is probably useful to learn some of the fundamentals of blood compatibility.
The Importance of blood compatibility in type.
The type of your blood is established with reference to the presence of specific proteins (antigens) at the surface of red blood cells. When incorrect antigens find their way into your blood, they might be destroyed by the immune system hence the importance of having the right blood type when transfusing and giving blood.
Blood Type Compatibility Chart
| Blood Type | Can Donate To | Can Receive From |
|---|---|---|
| O- | All blood types | O- only |
| O+ | All positive types | O+, O- |
| A- | A-, A+, AB-, AB+ | A-, O- |
| A+ | A+, AB+ | A+, A-, O+, O- |
| B- | B-, B+, AB-, AB+ | B-, O- |
| B+ | B+, AB+ | B+, B-, O+, O- |
| AB- | AB-, AB+ | AB-, A-, B-, O- |
| AB+ | AB+ only | All blood types |
Interesting Facts About Giving Blood
What is the Frequency of Donation?
- Men: 3 monthly
- Women: Every 4 months
- Make sure you always have the minimum health requirements before donating.