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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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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 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.


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Which blood type is the universal blood type?

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Is blood type o compatible with blood type rh positive?

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What is the significance of having a universal blood type like O in terms of blood donation and transfusions?

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Can you donate type b blood anywhere?

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What documents have your blood type information?

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To donate blood do you need to know your blood type?

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How can someone get their blood type?

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