I do not know my blood type
You can donate without knowing your type
Your blood type is tested as part of processing your donation. You do not need to know it in advance. A first whole blood donation is the simplest place to start.
Donate and many organizations will tell you
Several blood organizations share your blood type with you after your first donation, often through their app or donor portal. It is one of the nice side benefits of giving.
Ask your clinician
Your blood type may already be in your medical records, for example from past bloodwork or a pregnancy. Your clinician's office can often tell you.
Home and pharmacy tests
Inexpensive blood typing kits exist, but you do not need one to donate. Donating is a reliable way to learn your type while helping someone.
All blood types are needed. Patient needs change, and your donation center can advise what is most useful today.
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The guidance on this page reflects published criteria from these organizations. Eligibility and procedures vary by center and country, so confirm specifics with your donation center.
- American Red Cross
- AABB (Association for the Advancement of Blood & Biotherapies)
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Blood Donation
- Canadian Blood Services
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