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What type of preparation is needed for blood donation?
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Patients donating blood will be asked for a brief medical history, have their blood pressure taken, and have their hematocrit checked with a finger stick test prior to donation.
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What blood type can donate to everyone else?
Blood type AB can only donate to another AB type. Blood type O+ can be given to anyone, but a blood type like A or B or AB can only be donated to a person who has the same exact blood type as the person who is donating their blood.
What is universal donation?
I think it is blood donated from blood type AB or 0
What type of preparation is needed for a thyroid fine needle biopsy?
If a needle biopsy is done, no special preparation is needed. If a large needle biopsy is being done, the doctor may order some tests to determine the clotting ability of the blood.
What is the easiest way to determine my blood type?
You don't have to know your blood type to donate. When you get to the donation site they will test your blood with a small sample to determine your type.
hospital needs of blood donation.?
The blood type most requested by hospitals is "Type O," the universal donor blood type. It is compatible with every other blood type (Type AB, Type A, Type B).
What blood types are safe for donation?
type O is universally donatable, but any type can be used
Which blood type is the universal blood type?
Type O negative blood is a universal donor blood type. In normal circumstances, anyone can receive type O negative blood in a transfusion. When it comes to plasma donation, type AB positive is a universal donor.
Is blood type o compatible with blood type rh positive?
Yes, two blood types that are the same are compatible for donation. Either can give or receive blood from the other.
Can you donate type b blood anywhere?
Type b blood can be donated anywhere as it is one of the most common blood types in the world. Most hospitals or blood donation stations will accept type b blood.
To donate blood do you need to know your blood type?
It is not necessary for you to know your blood type in order to donate blood. Each blood donation is processed and tested in order to establish the blood type as well as the presence of infectious diseases. Your blood will be processed in this manner regardless of your knowledge of your blood type.
How can someone get their blood type?
You are born with a certain blood type based on genes inherited from your parents and there is no way to influence your type. A simple blood test can inform you what your blood type is and this test can be performed at any doctors office, medical lab or blood donation site.
What do I do to find out my blood type?
If you go into a blood donation center and are allowed to donate the first time they will provide you with a blood type after they have tested your blood. Other than that you may be able to talk to your doctor about finding out.
