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Is my blood type rare or common?
There are blood tests that are simple prick the finger to type your blood. Our Red Cross Org does this daily across America and willingly talks with everyone about donating, how often it is healthy, plus whether your type is common or rare after getting your results. You will be one in eight catagories of blood types.
Uncommon blood type?
AB - blood type is the rarest blood type, followed by AB + being the second rarest. Its usually not good to have a rare blood type, considering that its rare and if you ever need a blood transfer, your blood type would be harder to find. If your considering donating your rare blood, it'll definitely be useful towards the other few people with the same blood type that need a transfer.
I have A negative blood how rare is this blood type?
AB negative blood type is considered one of the rarest blood types, with only about 1% of the population having this blood type. It is important for individuals with this blood type to consider donating to help ensure a sufficient supply for those who may need it.
Do you know what blood type you are?
Ideally, someone with a blood type O should receive a blood transfusion from someone who also has the same blood type. One can have their blood type tested by donating blood.
What is the use of blood groups?
It is important that you know which type of blood you have in a blood transplant because if the person who is donating blood to you does not have the same type of blood as you it could be fatal for you.
How much would I be payed for my blood type which is O?
It is suggested that people donating rare blood types may be paid a higher premium. The actual price varies depending on location and need and also the donation center.
Which blood types are rare today?
According to the red cross website AB- is the rarest blood type, but B- and AB+ are also rare. Ethnicity may impact blood type: O- is rare in Asian people but relatively common for Caucasians.
Is donating blood tax deductible?
No, donating blood is not tax deductible.
What is the most common blood type and the most rare?
The most common blood type is A positive and the most rare is type O.
How do I find out if my blood type is rare?
You can visit your doctor's office and they can do a test to determine which blood type you are. You then may go to American Red Cross website and they can help determine if your blood type is rare.
Is type O negative blood the most rare, or is there another type that is more rare.?
While type O negitive blood is pretty rare, the rarest blood type is actually AB negitive. It represents only about .6% of the populations blood types.
Can you get HIV through donating blood?
You won't get HIV through donating blood.
