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Can my friend be tested to see if he's an organ donor match for me before I need the organ yet?
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∙ 11y ago
If you are discussing live organ donation, such as part of the liver or a kidney, and you are medically expected to need such a donation at some point, then yes your friend can be tested for matching to you prior to the need for a donated organ.
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∙ 11y ago
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Is knowing the ABO blood type of a potential donor enough to determine a suitable match?
No. Determining the ABO blood type of a blood donor is only the first step. Rh is tested also. Donor blood also undergoes major testing for diseases transmissible through blood. The next step is looking at the recipient and their needs as far as "matchability" for a blood and blood product transfusion.
When doing a stem cell transplant and they cross match a patient what does the donor have to match with the patient in order to donate?
they have to have matching blood types
What is the purpose of tissue typing?
Tissue typing is done prior to transplantation to ensure as close a match as possible between the donor and the recipient
When physicians perform an organ transplant they choose a donor whose tissues match those of the recipient as closely as possible Which cell components are being matched?
Cell-surface carbohydrates are what they are matching.
Were do they get the organs to be transplanted?
Kidney's are usually transplanted from a family member who is a match as you only need one. Other organs such as lungs and heart are transplanted from a recently deceased person who had opted to donate their organs at the time of their death, they are then removed from the donor and taken to the receipient who is in most need of the particular organ who is most likely to be a match. (blood type etc. is taken into consideration)
Is knowing the ABO blood type of a potential donor enough to determine a suitable match?
No. Determining the ABO blood type of a blood donor is only the first step. Rh is tested also. Donor blood also undergoes major testing for diseases transmissible through blood. The next step is looking at the recipient and their needs as far as "matchability" for a blood and blood product transfusion.
Who is the best match for a lymphoma patient's bone marrow?
The donor can be a twin (best match), a sibling, or a person who is not related at all.
Your best friend is a slut and you never had a boy friend before what should you do?
well your friend probably can't help it and you should go to a match finding websight
When doing a stem cell transplant and they cross match a patient what does the donor have to match with the patient in order to donate?
they have to have matching blood types
Which organ would be appropriate for a donor transplant?
Blood tests have to be done to determine a match.
If you get blood from someone else?
If the blood group is a match, and the donor wasn't sick, you'll be OK.
How do you determine if you are a match for kidney donation?
They have a National Marrow Donor registry that can help you find out if you are capable of being a donor. There is a list of qualifications you must pass to be considered a donor. If you qualify, they can send a simple test kit to your home that you mail back with a saliva sample.
How do i become an egg donor?
Becoming an egg donor is easy, you can sign up with a company that will match you and represent you or you can do it for someone you know.If you need anymore info or help you can email me at nellsdo[at]gmail.com
Is salmon kalou Muslim?
yeah he always pray before a match and i have senn him read namaz
Call of duty MW2 how to play with a friend in the same team online?
All you have to do is go into the multiplayer tab from the main menu and before you pick a match click invite and select your friend from your friends list then pick a match and you will be on the same team. Unless you select free for all or mercenary team death match.
What is the purpose of tissue typing?
Tissue typing is done prior to transplantation to ensure as close a match as possible between the donor and the recipient
Where do most organ transplants come from?
from people who die :D
