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Blood types indicate the presence of certain chains of sugars and fatty acids in your bloodstream. The reason that they are important is that, if you do not have a certain chain in your own body, you will recognize that chain as foreign if it is introduced into your blood and that will cause an immune response. The immune response involves the bonding of antibodies to the foreign chains, and this causes the blood to thicken. When this happens, blood pressure increases and it becomes difficult to pump the blood through your circulation. This can be fatal if not treated. There are four basic blood types - A, B, AB, and O. Someone with blood type A contains the "A chain" and has antibodies against the "B chain" Someone with B blood contains antibodies to the A chain. Someone with AB blood contains both the A and B chains in their own blood, so they will not have a reaction to blood containing either chain. Blood type AB is also called the "Universal Acceptor" because someone with AB blood can get blood from any donor without risk of an immune response. Blood type O contains neither the A nor B chain. Someone with type O blood can donote their blood to anyone without fear of reaction, so blood type O is called the "Universal Donor." Type O blood is highly sought after, and if you have this blood type, you should donate blood as often as possible. Blood typing is important if you are going to give a transfusion of blood. A transfusion of the wrong blood type can be fatal. The process of blood typing does not require a microscope. If you can get hold of a serum that contains antibodies to either A or B chains, than you can determine the blood type of any sample of blood. The process is like this: You have Anti-A and Anti-B serum, containing antibodies. If you mix a little drop of blood sample with the anti-A serum and the A chain is present in the blood, the blood with look clumpy because of the immune response begun by the Anti-A serum. If a sample of blood agglutinates (clumps) with the Anti-A but not the Anti-B, it is blood type A. If it clumps with neither, it is O. If it clumps with both, it is AB.
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Where are the blood type proteins found?
blood type proteins are found on the surface of the red blood cells that are like id tags
How can I determine my own blood type?
There are many ways in which one can determine their own blood type. The first option is first to go to a doctor and request that they preform the test in the office. The second way to determine blood type is to go to the local drug store and buy an at home blood type test.
Can you tell a blood type by a urine sample?
No, you cannot determine a person's blood type from a urine sample. Blood type is determined by antigens on the surface of red blood cells, which are not present in urine. To determine blood type, a blood sample is needed for testing.
How do you determine your blood type and specifically find out if you have AB blood type?
To determine your blood type, you can get a blood test done at a medical facility. The test will reveal if you have AB blood type, which means you have both A and B antigens on your red blood cells and are Rh positive.
How do you determine someone's blood type if they have type O blood?
To determine someone's blood type if they have type O blood, a blood test is done to check for the presence of A and B antigens on the surface of red blood cells. If neither antigen is present, the person is classified as having type O blood.
Can you tell by looking at someone what blood type they are?
You are not alone in not knowing what blood type you are. However, to the best of my knowledge, there is no way to determine what one's blood type is by visual examination alone. A simple blood test would be the best option when trying to determine your individual blood type.
How do doctors determine your blood type as positive or negative?
A blood test will most likely be down to see if the individual has the Rh factor (D antigen) present in their blood.
How can I determine my blood type.?
You cannot determine your blood type from a website. You should go to your doctor and have your blood tested. Ask your doctor what blood type you are.
Where are the blood type proteins found?
blood type proteins are found on the surface of the red blood cells that are like id tags
Can blood type determined by using other body fluids besides blood?
Yes, blood type can also be determined using saliva, semen, and hair roots. These body fluids can contain genetic information that can be used to determine an individual's blood type. However, blood remains the most commonly used body fluid for blood typing due to its higher accuracy and reliability.
What food is good for my blood?
Different diets are recommended for different types of blood. Use your blood type to determine which diets will work best for you. If you do not know your blood type, you can have a local blood bank or hospital run a standard blood type test. Once you know your type you will be able to determine a good diet that will suit your individual needs. Some foods that help increase blood count are meats, whole grains, spinach and legumes.
Can an individual with O blood group donates his blood to an A bloods group person?
An individual with an "O" blood type can be transfused to any other blood type, since type "O" blood is the universal blood type. This includes an "A" blood type.
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.
Does blood group determine the character of an individual?
Yes
How can I determine my own blood type?
There are many ways in which one can determine their own blood type. The first option is first to go to a doctor and request that they preform the test in the office. The second way to determine blood type is to go to the local drug store and buy an at home blood type test.
Can you tell a blood type by a urine sample?
No, you cannot determine a person's blood type from a urine sample. Blood type is determined by antigens on the surface of red blood cells, which are not present in urine. To determine blood type, a blood sample is needed for testing.
How do you determine your blood type and specifically find out if you have AB blood type?
To determine your blood type, you can get a blood test done at a medical facility. The test will reveal if you have AB blood type, which means you have both A and B antigens on your red blood cells and are Rh positive.
