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The test is simple, and all they do is add different chemicals and depending on how the blood responds determines what type it is. Your doctor can do the test, it isn't complicated.
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How do I check what blood type I have?
You can determine your blood type easily by having a simple blood test done. You can have this test done at your local physician's office. Your blood will also be typed when you donate blood.
What are the minor antigens in blood?
Blood can be typed by several other minor antigens, such as Kell, Duffy, and Lewis. These minor antigens can become important when a patient has received many transfusions.
What happens if you have low white blood cells?
the decrease in low white blood cells,increases the danger of getting diseases .
How low can your blood count go?
It can go pretty low actually. One can survive of a blood count of 6 million.
What organ does blood go through?
Blood goes threw EVER organ!!!!
Can one go to any clinic to have their blood typed and will it be affordable?
Yes, you can go to any clinic and get your blood typed for a minimal fee. You can also buy an at home test for as little as $9.95 which would work just as well and may even be less expensive.
What should I expect when getting my blood typed?
Yes, unfortunately you will need a needle. It should not hurt too bad and won't last very long. They will check your blood for antigens and that will tell them what blood type you have.
What was Benjamin Franklin's blood type?
No one typed blood at that time. So that is unknown.
What kind of blood can AB typed people receive?
AB
Why do pregnant women have their blood typed?
Parents who are expecting a baby have their blood typed to diagnose and prevent hemolytic disease of the newborn (HDN), a type of anemia also known as erythroblastosis fetalis.
Does animals have blood type?
Yes they do! Dogs and cats are frequently blood typed in veterinary practices to become donors or recipient of a blood transfusion.
Is blood typing how fast you type depending on what blood you have?
No. Blood typing is figuring out what blood type you are, such as A, B, O, etc. You must first give a sample of your blood and it can be typed in a lab.
How do I check what blood type I have?
You can determine your blood type easily by having a simple blood test done. You can have this test done at your local physician's office. Your blood will also be typed when you donate blood.
Can getting a tooth pulled cause blood poisoning if it was badly infected?
Every infect, which will go into the blood circulation, may cause blood poisoning.
Do I need to know what my blood type is before I give blood?
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.
Why is blood typed and crossmatched before being given to patient?
to make sure that they are compatible with that type .
Is blood typed based on the proteins fund in the plasma?
Blood type is based on the antigens found on the surface of the red blood cells. It's not based on proteins found in plasma.
