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Only 3% of the United States population is AB+. That makes it the third rarest blood type.
Type AB+ is the universal donor for plasma.
AB+ is the universal recipient! An AB+ hospital patient could receive a transfusion from any of the eight blood types.
For AB+ blood types, we recommend you consider donating plasma or platelets at your next donation.
According to Japanese blood type personality charts, AB people are rational and sensible and may have paranormal abilities!
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