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No, it is not important to know your blood type before donating. Your blood will be typed when the organization you donate with (such as the Red Cross) screens yous blood for diseases.
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Why you must know your blood group?
It is important to know your ''blood type'' (as it is referred to) because if you need blood, your body will only accept the blood that is your ''blood type'' Another reason, is that if you ever have the need to ''give'' blood, you can only ''give'' blood to someone who has your ''blood type''. It is advisable to carry around a card with blood type, in case of an emergency and you need blood. It will save time having the labs take your blood and test it while you might be dying.
Why it is necessary to know the blood group of donor before giving blood to the patient?
Because not every one has the same blood type and you need to know what blood type your giving to the recipiant of the blood because if you give some one the wrong blood type you can kill them.
Do you need to give lasix before blood transfusion?
Most doctors do not give lasix before a transfusion, but give it between 2 units of PRBC to prevent fluid volume overload.
How do you get a human to give their blood to you?
If you need blood, people donate their own blood. If you really need some blood the doctors collect the donations and give you the other persons blood.
I need to find out my blood type.?
Well to find out your blood type you will have to visit a doctor to give a blood sample. Doctor must also give blood tests before they can perform surgery, or donate any organs. If you are pregnant or have been pregnant it is very likely that you were given a blood test.
Do you know the answer to give me an answer?
Yes, I know the answer; if you need it, I will give it to you.
Can you take omeprazole before a fasting blood test?
No you need to know what your blood sugar level is if your level is already low and you take insulin you can go into insulin shock
What does EOS stand for on a blood test?
so they give the blood to other who need it.
What do you need to do to be a Jashinist?
i dont know. but i want to know. I honestly am intrested in becoming a jashinist. You dont need much just a pendant of the symbol,a sharp wepon,and give 3 or more drops of blood a day
How can they tell if you need blood by a thumb prick test?
that's not why they give you a thumb prick,they do it to see your blood type,not to see if you need blood!
What does blood root sell for?
give people who need it
What is the manufacture date of Winchester rifle serial number 5393866?
I will need to know the model number before I can give you a answer to your question.
