"Do you know what your bloodtype is?" and other questions you dont know the answer to

Apanachi

My name is URL wrote: »

I can donate blood to anyone but only receive blood from those with the same type as myself. Bit of a raw deal if you ask me.

I'm the exact opposite - AB pos. I can receive blood from everyone, but only give to my the same type as mine

EDIT:
Just seen that AB+ is quite rare - I'm special

GAAman

Just so people know, if you cant give blood because you lived in england etc you can give it in the north. Obviously i mean those who might live on the border counties etc

Capt'n Midnight

Bobblehead Panda wrote: »

I don't know what blood type I am

Ah the height of ignorance.

Capt'n Midnight

For those on in the North
http://www.facebook.com/givebloodni

Stocks are still a bit low on A Negative

...

Friday 11th November
Cookstown The Burnavon 1.30pm-4pm & 5.15pm-8pm
Castlreagh Creagh Presbyterian Church Hall 2pm-4pm & 5.15pm-8pm
Maghery Bloodmobile St Marys Chapel 4.30pm-8pm

down here we've 5 days of O+ , AB+, AB-
http://www.giveblood.ie/Current_Blood_Supply/

efb

B-
Its a life motto for me too, aptly.

Where To

Crimson

Miss Fluff

A-

Can't give blood here because I used to live in the UK

44leto

O+
Which is good, they will always have a supply of that.

I know someone with a rare one, he gets letters from the blood bank asking him to donate, he usually does.

efb

I can no longer give blood

efb

Ireland
O+ A+ B+ AB+ O- A- B- AB-
47% 26% 9% 2% 8% 5% 2% 1%

dark crystal

I'm one of the 2% who has B- blood.

Can't donate because I lived in the U.K during the BSE period, which is a shame.

Capt'n Midnight

http://www.facebook.com/giveblood

Irish Blood Transfusion Service
O+ donations especially needed this week due to an increase in demand.Supply is down 20% since last week. For Clinic times please see: http://bit.ly/4xn2NT Please feel free to share this message with friends and family. Thanks

Teyla Emmagan

Can't donate either, was given blood during the bad years.

Bad day when the BTSB sends you a letter saying they don't want you any more

Amzie

I'm B- I wanted to find out so I donated blood, trying to overcome my fear of needles! The experience made my fear worse because they had to use a big needle as my veins were small and hard to find! It took twice as long to take my blood and then I fainted!! Never again worst exp ever!!

misschoo

O+ and also platelet donor every 4 weeks for approx the last 12 years. ANY blood type can donate platelets.

O+ or O- are the universal donors -but can only receive their blood type back.

Please donate blood or platelets if you can!

Coriolanus

RachaelVO wrote: »

I think you're call the Universal Giver, and O+ is the universal receiver!

You're just too generous for your own good Url

That's me, the nurse said I can take blood from everyone but mine isn't much use at all.

ronkmonster

A-

saralou2011

AB+ but they won't take my blood because i lived in England. even though i've been here for 15 years!

hatrickpatrick

mathie wrote: »

I got an A, two Bs and a C.

Ah, that's another of life great unanswered questions: What in God's name is the point of CSPE?

jimbobaloobob

AB+

Capt'n Midnight

misschoo wrote: »

O+ and also platelet donor every 4 weeks for approx the last 12 years. ANY blood type can donate platelets.

IBTS don't take platelets from AB

http://www.giveblood.ie/Become_a_Donor/Give_Platelets/Can_I_Give_Platelets/

You may be suitable to become a platelet donor if you:

1) You are blood group O, A or B
2) You are between 18 and 59 years old
3) You weigh over 9 st 7lbs (60kgs)

You cannot become a platelet donor if:

1) You have ever received a blood transfusion
2) You are a female who has ever been pregnant
3) You require to take aspirin or anti-inflammatories regularly

so pregnant males can still apply :pac:

Giselle

I always draw a blank when I'm asked for my mobile number. I always have to check it out on the phone.