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A person's blood type is determined by genetics, just like most everything else.

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What determines a persons blood type-?

Genotype, complete dominace A, complete dominance with positive RH factor A+, co dominant AB


A person's ABO blood type is determined by antigens present on the?

gamma globulins


A person's blood type is determined largely by the?

presence of specific glycoproteins on the cell membrane.


Does the size of red blood cells have anything to do with determining a persons blood type?

The size of blood cells is not a factor in determining a person's blood type. Blood type is determined by a combination of certain proteins in the cells.


Justifying conclusions a nurse states that a person cannot have the blood type ABO do you agree or disagree explain?

I disagree. It is possible for a person to have the blood type ABO as it is determined by the presence or absence of certain antigens on the surface of red blood cells. A simple blood test can confirm the blood type of an individual.


Can you tell a blood type by a urine sample?

No, you cannot determine a person's blood type from a urine sample. Blood type is determined by antigens on the surface of red blood cells, which are not present in urine. To determine blood type, a blood sample is needed for testing.


Can chemotherapy change blood type?

No, chemotherapy does not change blood type. Blood type is determined by genetic factors and remains the same throughout a person's life. Chemotherapy may affect the levels of blood cells in the body, but not the blood type itself.


Where can a person obtain a blood type test?

A person can obtain a blood type test at any local hospital, clinic/walk-in, or lab. A healthcare professional who has been trained and has medical experience would draw blood from the respective person, typically two viles of blood and send the blood off to the lab to be tested. Once the lab has determined the blood type, the person would be notified with their blood type.


How is a heart donor determined?

The heart must come from a person with the same blood type as the patient, unless it is blood type O negative. A blood type O negative heart is a universal donor and is suitable for any patient regardless of blood type.


What blood type can A positive receive?

A person with type A blood can donate blood to a person with type A or type AB. A person with type B blood can donate blood to a person with type B or type AB. A person with type AB blood can donate blood to a person with type AB only. A person with type O blood can donate to anyone. A person with type A blood can receive blood from a person with type A or type O. A person with type B blood can receive blood from a person with type B or type O. A person with type AB blood can receive blood from anyone. A person with type O blood can receive blood from a person with type O. hope this helps, #JC# http://www.fi.edu/learn/heart/blood/types.html


Can a person with blood type A and a person with blood type B have a child with blood type O?

Yes, it is possible for a person with blood type A and a person with blood type B to have a child with blood type O.


Who can a person with type A blood give to?

A person with type A blood can donate blood to a person with type A or type AB.