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Blood types were first called for shortly after Blood transfusions were first attempted around 1600 by transfusing animal Blood into humans. It proved disastrous. In the early 1800s an English obstetrician, James Blundell, came up with the idea of human Blood for human beings. Not until the 1900s were the basic four Blood types identified by Karl Landsteiner. Subsequently, the success of Blood transfusion significantly increased when patients were transfused with their same type. Now, research has shown that transfusion with the exact type is even better. When Blood testing for Blood type for Cord Blood banking or Cord Blood Bank and and Cord Blood Registry, Blood type is of primary importance. Free Blood tests, FREE DNA testing Facts about Blood Types with charts about Blood Types and Blood type information.
In most areas, you can get a free Blood typing/Blood type test and information and the results, get your Blood type at the Bloodmobile for free Blood typing. Blood test results are important in Blood disorders in Blood tests and a Blood test with Rare Blood types. Free Blood tests. Free Blood testing.
Humans can, by present day standards and practices, receive Blood that may not be their precise same Blood type. Find your Blood type on the chart below to discover which other Blood types present standards permit you to receive. Discount coupons for Blood tests, blood tests rare blood types.
One important note: in the past, type O Blood was given to virtually anyone except those with what was termed 'rare' Blood. Donors of Blood group O were always referred to as 'universal donors.' Today, because of new research and a better understanding of the complex issues regarding immune reaction related to incompatible donor Blood cells, type O Blood is no longer automatically seen as being suitable in most every case. - Mayo Clinic HealthOasis - Ask a Physician 08/09/2000 [full text available HERE]
Following are some charts to help explain Blood types. The charts represent the general population of the United States. Racial and ethnic backgrounds will differ. Free Blood type Diet coupons.
What Blood Type Can Donate Blood to Me?**
CAN RECEIVE
O -**
O +
B -
B +
A -
A +
AB -
AB
BLOOD
TYPE
AB
AB -
A +
A -
B +
B -
O +
O -
NOTE: Distribution is different for every racial and ethnic population group.
** NOTE: Recent Blood research indicates that where, at one time, a person with type O negative Blood was considered to be a 'universal donor,' this may no longer be correct, because of a better understanding of the complex issues of immune reactions related to incompatible donor Blood cells.
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There are some good reasons for a husband to not donate Blood to his wife during herchildbearing years. During this time, a women who plans to become pregnant, receiving Blood from her husband may pose a small risk to the infants born of these pregnancies. If, after the Blood transfusion the woman develops an antibody to an antigen on the father's red Blood cells, and the subsequently born fetus inherits the father's red cell antigen, the antibody from the mother may enter the Bloodstream of the fetus causing destruction of fetal red Blood cells. This may cause serious anemia in the fetus and excessive jaundice in the infant after birth. This is a known major cause of brain damage. Special Blood transfusions, using selected red Blood cells that do not have the particular in-compatible and offending antigen, are available when this condition is pre-diagnosed. Of course, we suggest autologous Blood donation for the mother. However, for those mothers who are unable to make an autologous donation, the decision to select her husband as a donor should always take this risk under consideration, and specific consultation with your pediatrician on this subject is essential. Blood test results are important in Blood disorders in Blood tests and a Blood test with Rare Blood types.
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Who Has Which Blood Type?
TYPES
DISTRIBUTION
RATIOS
O +
1 person in 3
38.4%
O -
1 person in 15
7.7%
A +
1 person in 3
32.3%
A -
1 person in 16
6.5%
B +
1 person in 12
9.4%
B -
1 person in 67
1.7%
AB +
1 person in 29
3.2%
AB -
1 person in 167
0.7%
Who Donates Blood in the United States?
Median Age
38 years old
Male
53% of Red Cross donors
Female
47% of Red Cross donors
Repeat donors
79.3% of Red Cross donors
First-time donors
20.7% of Red Cross donors
The Theory of Evolution
Oh, yes..... one more thing on the subject of evolution. Many published studies over recent years have shown that chimpanzees mostly have Blood type A, almost no Blood type O, but never Blood type B. The other great ape, the gorilla has Blood type B, almost no Blood type O, but never Blood type A. In these 'man-apes' species, said to be the ancestors of man, there is NO Blood type AB in either. Generally speaking, man has both Blood types A and B, and Blood type AB. Blood type O, in man is by far the most common in virtually every racial group. See Chart HERE.
In Blood banks in the United States, the most common types of Blood cause the greatest concern. Many people with O+ and A+ do not donate. The rationale seems to be that potential donors believe that because they are of a common Blood type that their Blood is not needed. What they fail to think about is, YES, they are of common type, but most Blood users are also of common type; consequently O+ and A+ are used more than twice as much as any other donor types!
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ABPeople with Blood type AB negative (1/2% of the population) and AB positive are potential universal plasma donors. This means plasma can be transfused to people having all Blood types.
AB +People with Blood type AB positive comprise 3-1/2% of the population. People with this type of Blood are universal recipients. This means that they can be transfused with any type of Blood in emergency situations. Facts about Blood Types with charts about Blood Types and Blood type information
O +O positive donors are needed more frequently than any other donor. Because O positive is the most common Blood type (39% of the population), it is needed more often by people requiring Blood in hospitals. Facts about Blood Types with charts about Blood Types and Blood type information
O -7% of the population has O negative Blood. People with O negative donors are potential universal red Blood cell donors. This means that their red Blood cells can be transfused to patients with all types of Blood. Facts about Blood Types with charts about Blood Types and Blood type information
Simply put, your Blood is tested for ABO/Rh. These tests identify your 'Blood type.' You may have A, B, O, or AB type Blood and may be either Rh+ or Rh-. The basis of the Blood group tests is the ability to detect specific substances, or antigens, on the red Blood cells. The A antigen is on type A cells; the B antigen is on type B cells. If neither A nor B antigens are detected, the donor has type O Blood; if both are present, the donor has type AB Blood. If the major Rh antigen is present, the donor is Rh+ (for example, O+, A+, B+, or AB+); if not, the donor is Rh- (O-, A-, B-, or AB-).
There are more than 600 other antigens that have now been identified on red Blood cells. These sub-types are important, but often not considered.In short, What are Blood Types?Everybody has a Blood type. The most common Blood type classification system is the ABO system discovered and defined by Karl Landsteiner in the early 1900s. There are four types of Blood in the ABO system: A, B, AB, and O. Your Blood type is established before you are born, by specific genes inherited from your parents. You receive one gene from your mother and one gene from your father; these two combine to establish your Blood type. These two inherited genes determine your Blood type by making proteins called agglutinogens exist on the surface of each red Blood cell in your body. Blood test results are important in Blood disorders in Blood test and Blood tests with Rare Blood types.
There are three alleles (variations) of the Blood type gene: A, B, and O. Since we all have two copies of these genes in our Blood, there are six possible combinations; AA, BB, OO, AB, AO, and BO. These combinations are referred to as genotypes, and they describe the genes you got from your parents.
In addition to the proteins existing on your red Blood cells, other genes make proteins called agglutinins that circulate in your Blood plasma. Agglutinins are protectors of our bodies and are responsible for ensuring that only the Blood cells of our own particular Blood type exist in our bodies.
Physicians rely on "Blood-work," or clinical laboratory diagnostic Blood testing to diagnose medical conditions. From this Blood testing the medical professional then prescribes therapies and remedies, based on those Blood tests. Good Blood tests make possible state-of-the-art lab procedures that can be provided directly to the public in private and these Blood tests can be provided affordably.
Some of the most common Blood tests are:
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Amazing Stories
ShamimIn 1997 Shamim was diagnosed with leukaemia. She needed large amounts of blood before receiving a life-saving bone marrow transplant, donated by her brother. Shamim is now well and enjoying family life.

Cameron8 year-old Cameron Small, from Grimsargh, needs transfusions as part of his treatment for Evans Syndrome, a rare blood disorder. He was amongst a group of young patients from the North West who launched the campaign to sign up cricket fans as donors alongside top Lancashire players.Cameron's dad Andrew Small accompanied him to the event along with mum Diane Singleton. He said, "Cameron had a great day, but more importantly we helped raise awareness of just how important blood is. My son will continue to need blood so we are very grateful to anyone who takes the time to donate."

BrettBrett needed emergency surgery after suffering a burst blood vessel in his throat. During the operation he received 12 life-saving units of blood. Brett is now fully recovered and living life to the full, thanks to blood donors.

JackJust before his 6th birthday, Jack was diagnosed with leukaemia. He had to have chemotherapy. But to survive the treatment he needed frequent blood and platelet transfusions. Jack is now fully recovered and enjoying his favourite hobby, karate, where he now has his second belt.
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World Blood Donor Day 2009
Millions of people around the world owe their lives to individuals they will never meet – people who donate their blood to help others. But millions more still can’t get safe blood when they need it. World Blood Donor Day, celebrated on June 14 every year, provides a unique opportunity to thank those very special people that help and to raise awareness about the need for more support.
Established by the World Health Assembly, this day marks the birthday of Karl Landsteiner, the Nobel laureate who discovered the ABO blood group system. There is broad international support to raise awareness of the need for safe blood around the world and encourage eligible individuals to donate blood regularly so that blood is readily available for all who need it when required.
The global theme for 2009 - achieving 100 per cent non-remunerated donation of blood and blood components, places a renewed emphasis on improving the safety and sufficiency of blood supply. As more and more countries achieve the goal of 100 per cent voluntary non-remunerated blood donation, there is growing appreciation of the vital role of voluntary donors who donate blood on a regular basis. Not only are they the safest blood donors, they are also the foundation of sustainable national blood supplies that are sufficient to meet the needs of all patients requiring blood and blood components.
The focus of this theme is the use of innovative approaches to community participation to increase voluntary blood donation, maintenance of a stable pool of regular voluntary donors and establishing or expanding blood component programmes based on hundred percent voluntary non-remunerated donation to achieve self-sufficiency.
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The global event on 14 June 2009 will be held in Melbourne, Australia, hosted by the Australian Government in close association with the Australian Red Cross and Australian Red Cross Blood Service. The WBDD celebration will take place during the Australian Year of the Blood Donor which aims to enhance awareness of the need for ongoing and increased blood donation as well as the recruitment of new donors.
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