O positive
O positive is the most common blood type
What's your blood type?
Most people find out their blood type when they first give blood.
When you donate for the first time, we’ll test your blood and let you know your blood type a few weeks later.
Other ways to find out your blood type
You can discover your likely blood type before you become a donor.
If are curious about your blood type, visit one of our What’s Your Blood Type events to register as a new donor and have a free blood type test.
How it works
Before the test, we’ll take your details and register you as a blood donor.
The test itself takes about 5 minutes and all we need is few drops of blood from your finger. There are no big needles, we promise.
After the test, you'll learn about the lifesaving power of blood and the amazing difference our blood donors make.
Your blood type will be confirmed when you donate blood in the future.
Watch the video to see what happens at a What's Your Blood Type event.
What's Your Blood Type?
Can I find out my blood type on the NHS App?
You can’t usually find your blood type from your NHS number or in the NHS App.
The best way to discover your blood type is to give blood. Your type will be confirmed and shown in your online donor account and on the NHS Give Blood App.
About blood types
Each blood type is important and we need donors of all types to ensure there's the right blood for the patients who need it.
