B+

B positive

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

Carries the B antigen and Rh (D) positive.

8%
UK population
22%
World population
B+, AB+
Can donate red cells to
B+, B−, O+, O−
Can receive from

Key facts

  • Much more common in parts of Asia than in the UK
  • Can receive from B and O donors

Sources & references

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

Related entries

B negativeA negativeA positiveAB negativeAB positiveO negative
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