This is one of the rarest groups but her blood can only be given to a patient of the same group hence little need for it. However an AB positive patient can recieve ANY blood group so the donation is a waste of time. Group O blood (The most common group that can also be given to ANY patient) is what the blood banks need
2006-10-03 06:25:20 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
it might be waste as blood can be stored only for 21 days after that they ve to throw it away
but u might want to register with the blood bank in case of emergency
2006-10-03 09:57:15 · answer #1 · answered by abh 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No blood donation is a waste of time.
O negative is needed for the majority of blood transfusions (where red cells are needed) e.g. for A & E where there is not time to find out what blood type the patient has.
However, they still require other types for plasma, White Blood cells, Platlets, Clotting factors, Albumin & Immunoglobulins - all of which are always in short supply and are needed by many patients.
2006-10-04 00:58:09 · answer #2 · answered by sarahlouu13 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Actually, the rarer your blood type the more imperative it is to donate blood. The blood banks need all types of blood, it's better to match blood types exactly. If there is an opportunity to match an AB+ patient with AB+ blood it's much better than using "generic" type. Everyone should donate blood ( well, everyone who can)
2006-10-03 08:51:04 · answer #3 · answered by ~mj~ 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hi,
Its well worth checking out with the blood donation service as they will be able to advise and give more details. They will be able to tell you if it is a waste of time or if there are any other benifits to be gained here.
I sometimes wonder myself but then a few days after each donation I feel more alert and healthy in my self. . I have been told this is due to my body making more blood to replace what was donated.
2006-10-03 06:31:48 · answer #4 · answered by Em 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a bit confused...you said; "her blood can only be given to a patient of the same group ... however an AB positive patient can recieve ANY blood group..."
So as I read it, she can only give blood to someone who is AB+, but someone who is AB+ can receive blood from any group, A, B or O. Right?
If that's so, then how can it be right that she can only give her blood to someone that is AB+?
In case you're wondering why I'm being so critical on this, I'M AB+ too, and I am really curious about the answer.
In fact AB+ is THE rarest blood type, and on the commercial market, bloodbanks pay big money for it.
By the way, some cultures (like Japan) believe that bloodtype is an indicator of character and personality, and it is an important part of the background of their popular anime and manga characters like Sailor Moon.
When young Japanese couples are getting to know each other, they compare bloodtype just like westerners would compare astrological signs.
2006-10-03 06:41:15 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 5⤋
I think your daughter should give blood because think of it like this, if, touch wood, anything were to happen to her you would want her to receive the best possible care. Even though O Negative can be used for anyone, there is no guarantee that she will take to it. So you would like AB positive blood there, ready to help her.
2006-10-03 06:36:23 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think she should definately give blood!
Its a rare blood group and there may be someone out there that will need a tranfusion from her.
Think if it was your daughter who needed the transfusion and the donator was reluctant to give blood because they thought the same way as you.
2006-10-03 06:49:30 · answer #7 · answered by Rebz 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is good for her to donate as blood is not only crossmatched on the type ie A B O & AB but also other factors such as antibodies and Rhesus factors so her blood will always be needed.
2006-10-03 06:29:41 · answer #8 · answered by Dave 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
It isn't just about the rhesus matching or whether it is O or A ; the phenotype also comes into play.
Sometimes getting as close a match as possible can mean the difference between survival or death.
How can you possibly wish to deny her the chance of giving the gift of a new day dawning, to a stranger she will probably never meet?
Life doesn't offer up too many opportunities to be truly generous. Leave her space to be aware of her own self worth.
2006-10-03 07:13:18 · answer #9 · answered by Christine H 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The need for whole blood, blood components, fresh frozen cells and plasma is always high. Donating blood is a good idea for everyone. If she weighs enough and does not have any other medical conditions to argue against it, she should definitely consider giving blood, everyone should.
2006-10-04 00:48:26 · answer #10 · answered by Gene Guy 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋