When my husband needed platelets, during his BMT, we asked for unvaxed blood. I actually raised a bit of a stink. They claimed they didn't tract that info. I haven't donated in a couple of years but was told by someone I trust that they ask the question on the survey they give you. I tried to rally relatives for a donation but none seemed to know their blood type. We ran out of time.
The point is how much if the population doesn't know this stuff, if they don't even know their own blood type?
Absolutely correct. I will get over a dozen vials drawn next week for a battery (testosterone, AC1, Vit D, etc). But blood type isn’t included and that’s another test NOT COVERED by insurance
Just a note to add in your smart phone. But it’s not a part of your blood work. Why not??
We typed our blood in h.s. biology class - public school - regular biology, not AP.
It was a pretty simple test iirc. Just a pin prick to obtain a drop of blood. Wiped it on a strip of paper. We were able to find out our blood type during a class period.
Is there more testing that is needed when donating for a surgery?
I honestly have no idea. I would think a quick test should include RH and type. The first thing on any Medical ID card. For the life of me; and I am coming up on 62 - I don’t know what mine is
And yes; I clearly remember doing that test in High School biology with those horrible sheet metal “lances” we used to jab our fingers with
There are a bunch more antigens than ABO and Rh. But compatibility issues with the others are apparently infrequent enough to not be a big deal. If possible they might test the compatibility with the patient in vitro.
When my husband needed platelets, during his BMT, we asked for unvaxed blood. I actually raised a bit of a stink. They claimed they didn't tract that info. I haven't donated in a couple of years but was told by someone I trust that they ask the question on the survey they give you. I tried to rally relatives for a donation but none seemed to know their blood type. We ran out of time. The point is how much if the population doesn't know this stuff, if they don't even know their own blood type?
You would think with all the various blood tests people have in their lives that the doctors would mention that tidbit. But no.
Absolutely correct. I will get over a dozen vials drawn next week for a battery (testosterone, AC1, Vit D, etc). But blood type isn’t included and that’s another test NOT COVERED by insurance
Just a note to add in your smart phone. But it’s not a part of your blood work. Why not??
It's almost like they don't want you to know.
Hold up a sec. I believe you.
We typed our blood in h.s. biology class - public school - regular biology, not AP.
It was a pretty simple test iirc. Just a pin prick to obtain a drop of blood. Wiped it on a strip of paper. We were able to find out our blood type during a class period.
Is there more testing that is needed when donating for a surgery?
I honestly have no idea. I would think a quick test should include RH and type. The first thing on any Medical ID card. For the life of me; and I am coming up on 62 - I don’t know what mine is
And yes; I clearly remember doing that test in High School biology with those horrible sheet metal “lances” we used to jab our fingers with
There are a bunch more antigens than ABO and Rh. But compatibility issues with the others are apparently infrequent enough to not be a big deal. If possible they might test the compatibility with the patient in vitro.