no,you would not be able to give blood after having a spleenectomy,besides the surgery you are already compromised without the spleen and don't need to decrease your white cells,used to fight infection even though they they will increase again,don't take the risk.

A person who has type O blood is called a universal donor which means you can donate blood to anybody no matter what their blood type is. The only thing is a person with o Type blood can only receive O type blood and nothing else. I worked in a ER and if the patient needed a blood transfusion and we didn't know what blood type he was we always gave type O blood.

If you have any form of contagious and/or infectious disease, you cannot donate blood until you have absolutely no trace of the disease in your system.

No you are not supposed to donate blood while on methotrexate as it causes birth defects and could cause a birth defect for unborn children If given to pregnant mothers. It is not on the exclusion list for the Red Cross because in asking them the list of medications that exclude donating would be too long and your doctor should inform you of the risks when you start these medications.

Christians views on blood transfusions are that the bible does not say whether its right or not but they believe that if there are 4 blood types then maybe its suggesting that God would want us to give and receive blood to those who need it.

The invention of the blood bank was a huge development for medicine. Having blood in a person's body is vital to survival, and when a person loses blood they are at risk for death. Being able to have sterile, safe blood for people who have been injured, need surgery, or are ill and have suffered blood loss means the medical community has many more options for treating patients.

You would have to wait until your symptoms have cleared before you can donate blood. Even if a cold is not a major illness, blood centers wait until the individual is perfectly healthy to donate as blood is a very delicate and perishable fluid. Most blood centers will have guidelines that help determine if an individual is eligible to donate blood.

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Yes. When you donate blood, you save lives. Each pint of blood saves three or four lives diagnosed with blood disorders such as hematoma.

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is responsible for the safety of blood products in the US.

Yes! Donating plasma while pregnant is harmful to your baby. You need to preserve all your bodily nutrients and fluids for you and your baby at this time. Your baby relies on you for it's development and health, don't take unnecessary risks. Take care!

Yes. There is no deferral for potential donors taking statins for elevated lipids or total cholesterol.

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Not for you personally (apart from a sense of pride, knowing you're helping others). The plasma donation you give can benefit more than one patient. I was donor for 30 years until I had to start taking daily medication, which now prevents me donating.

Type O blood is the Universal Donor so persons with Type A, B, AB and O can receive blood from an O donor depending upon presence of antigens.

Type AB is the universal recipient of all blood types depending on the antigens of course.

Yes. Potential donors with a single kidney are eligible as volunteer blood doors as long as there is no renal dysfunction in the remaining kidney. If the kidney was removed for malignancy, you may be temporarily deferred for 1-5 years after completion of therapy. Please contact the medical director of your regional blood center to review your eligibility.

4 Months... Some blood donor groups recommend a year.

The value of a blood type is determined by the location and place you donate. Check with local blood banks and donating facilities in your area to determine how much you will be paid to donate.