How can I find out my blood type?

[TheFied]

According to my medical insurance, my "doctor" is one of the doctors at Austin Regional Clinic South. I haven't seen this guy in about 2 years (haven't needed to) but I have seen him a few times. Would they have my records? I am trying to find out my blood type and I am not 100% certain what it is. Would that be on my records?

 

[NBMisha]

Say the wrong thing to your wife, that should settle your blood type questions.

 

[Brak]

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[MilkmanDan]

Go to the blood and tissue center and donate a pint. They'll tell you.

 

[TheFied]

I am planning on donating on Friday this week at work. Will by my 1st time to donate blood. But we are due in mid March and if anything goes bad, I believe I can donate blood to make up for any blood that we need. So I am having 2nd thoughts about donating blood this week in case I need blood later on.

At this point I think I am going to donate and find out. I hope nothing bad happens.

 

[Luke Duke]

I believe that most bloodbanks will give you credit for previously donated blood.

 

[TheFied]

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[MilkmanDan]

They can give you a voucher at the time of donation that equates the cost of a pint at the hospital (there's a longer explanation I won't go into). Just let them know when you give.

No matter your blood type, they won't do a direct transfusion from you to your wife even if she needs it.

Good luck with the delivery.

 

[gardere_owns_OU]

this valentine's day go to donate blood. blood and tissue is doing some big thing saturday