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I just ordered a kit to test my blood type at home. Time to get this one off my list!
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How to find out what my blood type is
It made me
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 "Blood type is a great thing to know, and knowing mine, I feel more assured about my health and what would happen to me in an emergency."
How I did it: I get blood drawn every once in a while at the doctor's office. However, I always forget to ask if they will also determine my blood type. I finally remembered about a year ago, but for whatever reason, it wasn't/couldn't be done. Then, about a month ago, I was getting my blood drawn and asked if it could be typed. It could, and I'm O+. Which is normal, considering that I have relatives that are AB-. ;-) Lessons & tips: Ask whenever you get blood drawn! Also, if you are eligible to give blood (I'm not, but I wish I was), do it! Not only will you help save a life, but they will tell you your blood type. Good luck! |
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It made me
How I did it: I decided on a whim one day to donate blood at a local drive. I'd never done it before and was terrifyed! The nurses were so incredibly nice to me. It didn't take very long and wasn't painful. It was a little weird to see my blood pulsing out of my body but not painful. Best of all, they sent me a letter a couple of weeks later with my blood type! I found out that I have O- blood and my blood can be given to anyone. Knowing that I'm helpi… Read how I did it…
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It made me
pleased
How I did it: I finally got over my "eh...i'm not so sure..." feeling about giving blood. I donated blood on a whim during welcome week at college. And they sent me something in the mail with my donor ID and blood type and such. It took me about a month to finally check my mail...I could have done this much sooner haha. Read how I did it…
Kyle17 life is more than a game of win or lose.
It made me
normal 
How I did it: I just did it.It turns out I have A positive + blood.They had snacks and I just decided to do it. I've done it twice now and the people there were nice. I'm sure someone else could use the blood. Read how I did it…
drywhitewhine meh.
It made me
How I did it: So I went to donate blood, mainly because I was curious about my blood type.I was meant to get a letter from the Blood Service after 3 weeks, but 3 months later I was still waiting so I went to see them in person. My letter must have gotten lost in the mail, but I was able to get the necessary information from the nurse on duty who checked on the computer. A+! Read how I did it…
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Did this, it's A+
2 weeks ago
I donated blood through Pugest Sound Blood Center about a month ago. Finally they sent an email to me telling me my blood type.
Tri needs to make an effort. Seriously.
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1 month ago
My mom and I went to the state fair this year at the end of August and they offered a way to find out a person’s blood type, so after waiting awhile in line and then getting my finger pricked, I learned I am AB+! It’s good to finally know. I tried to donate blood 2 or 3 times in the past at local blood drives but whenever I did there was either not enough blood or they couldn’t find the vein. According to the card they gave me, I’m amongst 3% of the U.S. population with this type, and I can receive from all types, however I can only give to others who are AB+.
A mission
2 months ago
I’m sure there MUST be some kind of paperwork that my parents or I have somewhere that says what blood type I am… right? I will have to do a search one day, or ask my parents if they can think of something that would say my blood type. But I shall find out!
Another failure
2 months ago
I had to get blood tests done, so I asked ahead of time if I could find out my blood type. I was told no unless a doctor specifically ordered it for medical reasons (upcoming surgery, etc). So I still don’t know my blood type.
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blair♥ smith asks,
“Do they tell you your blood type if you donate blood?”
— 14 months ago |
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Tim Dorr asks,
“I've got hemophobia like you would not believe. Any way to find out my type without actually taking any blood out of me?”
— 3 years ago |
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