blood type
Blood type is a genetic property of blood determined according to the sugar markers (a large group of antigens) found on the surface of the red blood cells. The trait is inherited from generation to generation.
There are two main classifications of human blood, ABO groups and Rh factor:
ABO groups are determined by two genetic markers, A and B. If a person carries both A markers, their blood type is A. If a person carries both B markers, their blood type is B. If a person carries only one of the markers, their blood type is AB. If a person does not carry any of the markers, their blood type is O.
The Rh factor is determined by additional genetic markers. If a person carries these markers, his blood type is positive (+). If a person does not carry these markers, his blood type is negative (-).
Transfusions between incompatible blood types can cause serious consequences and even death, hence the great importance of distinguishing between the different blood types.
What is the most common blood type?
The most common blood type in the world is O plus (+).
In Israel the most common blood type is A+.
Distribution of blood types in Israel:
blood type | A percentage of the population in Israel |
O+ | 32% |
A+ | 34% |
B+ | 17% |
AB + | 7% |
O- | 3% |
A- | 4% |
B- | 2% |
AB- | 1% |
What type of blood can donate to whom?
How do I check my blood type?
To find out your blood type, you can send an email to [email protected] or call 24 hours a day at the number 03-5300400.
