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What are contraindications to being a blood donor?
to be blood donor you have at least 21 years old, no sexually transmitted disease (STD) no anemia, no hypertension not drunk within a week and have not been a donor for at least three month.
When does a patient receive blood donor why?
If we come passed on a blood screening successfully and the blood extraction would been the next as possible the series of blood screening would be set on standard operating procedure
What country is the largest food donor in the world?
According to the CIA World Fact Book the United States of America has been the world's largest food donor since the mid twentieth century.
Why o positive is not universal donor?
blood group O is universal, however has its limitations. for example gp O donor also brings anti A and anti B present in the plasma if it has not been removed.similarily non gp specific donors for ABO contribute incompatible antibodies(anti A or anti B or both). if they are incompatible, severe transfusion reaction may immediately follow and can be fatal for the pt.(recepient).
Why you recommend blood donor to donate after 3 months?
Since it takes 120 days to fully replenish the red blood cell volume, the minimum time for build up of a new red cell supply has been set at 90 days - in order to minimize the risk of anemia developing (in the donor).
How long has o negative been universal donor?
The blood type "o negative" is known as universal donor because the red blood cells have no proteins. This means that they can mix with any other blood type with any variety of protein attatchment. Your question is a little confusing, but the answer is that when Karl Landsteiner discovered blood types in 1901 and scientists understood the way different blood types would interact, o negative blood became the universal blood type.
When can you repeat hemoglobin determination after transfusion?
if your aim is to get a result based on the capability of the body to sustain its own blood supply it would be after 120 days the lifespan of a red blood cell is 120 days, so after 120 days all the donor blood will be gone and all the hemoglobine that has been measured will have to have been produce by the patient in question.
How common is o positive blood type?
The rarest common blood type is AB negative. However, there have been some rare blood types discovered which fall out of the A/B Antigen, Rh +/- system normally used to distinguish blood types. O negative is not the rarest blood type, although it is frequently the most sought-after by blood banks, such as the Red Cross, because it can be given to virtually anyone.
Can o negative receive o negative blood?
No, unless there has been a genetic mutation in one of the parent; They are B, but a mutation makes them appear to be O --> link between sugar and blood cell is missing so appear O ( the absence of sugar on the blood cell)
Does everyone roughly have the same amount of blood?
no blood is typed. Have you ever heard of a blood donation? This is when someone gives blood to another who needs it, but this can only happen if the people have the same blood type. If you do not have the same blood type as someone it can give you serious diseases. The four different blood types have been named type 0, A, B, and AB. Type 0 blood has been found to mix safely with all the other types and has been called the "Universal Donor"! I hope this helped.:)
What does it mean if your donor card says special donor?
If your donor card indicates that you are a "special donor," it typically means that you have been recognized for a specific type of donation or have a particular status that distinguishes you from regular donors. This could refer to factors such as the frequency of your donations, the type of blood or plasma you donate, or participation in specific programs. It may also imply that you are part of a dedicated group of donors who contribute to urgent or specialized needs within the donation system. Always check with the relevant donation organization for specific details regarding your status.
What was Winston Churchill's blood type?
Winston Churchill's blood type was reported to be O-negative. This is significant as O-negative is often referred to as the universal donor type, which can be transfused to patients of any blood type in emergencies. Churchill's health and medical history have been the subject of much interest, but specific details like his blood type are less commonly discussed.
