AB-

AB negative

ABO group AB · Rh negative
Written by the VitaWhat editorial team · Medically reviewed by Steve Davis · Last reviewed 19 July 2026 · Editorial policy

The rarest of the eight main blood types.

1%
UK population
1%
World population
AB+, AB−
Can donate red cells to
AB−, A−, B−, O−
Can receive from

Key facts

  • The rarest main blood type in the UK
  • Can receive red cells from all Rh-negative donors
  • A valued plasma donor

Sources & references

  1. NHS Blood and Transplant — Blood types
  2. American Red Cross — Blood types

Related entries

AB positiveA negativeA positiveB negativeB positiveO negative
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