2007-04-23 17:40:47 · 8 answers · asked by ? 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
That is your blood type, which is very common so you are lucky. If you are at the hospital and need a transfusion you will not receive O negative but O positive. Rule of thumb, if you are positive you have to stick with positive. Lab tech told you wrong. Also, if you do need a transfusion they probably actually have A+ blood since it is so common.
2007-04-23 18:20:56 · answer #1 · answered by Leslie R 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In some ways, every person's blood is the same. But, when analyzed under a microscope, distinct differences are visible. In the early 20th century, an Austrian scientist named Karl Landsteiner classified blood according to those differences. He was awarded the Nobel Prize for his achievements.
Landsteiner observed two distinct chemical molecules present on the surface of the red blood cells. He labeled one molecule "A" and the other molecule "B." If the red blood cell had only "A" molecules on it, that blood was called type A. If the red blood cell had only "B" molecules on it, that blood was called type B. If the red blood cell had a mixture of both molecules, that blood was called type AB. If the red blood cell had neither molecule, that blood was called type O.
If two different blood types are mixed together, the blood cells may begin to clump together in the blood vessels, causing a potentially fatal situation. Therefore, it is important that blood types be matched before blood transfusions take place. In an emergency, type O blood can be given because it is most likely to be accepted by all blood types. However, there is still a risk involved.
A person with type A blood can donate blood to a person with type A or type AB. A person with type B blood can donate blood to a person with type B or type AB. A person with type AB blood can donate blood to a person with type AB only. A person with type O blood can donate to anyone.
A person with type A blood can receive blood from a person with type A or type O. A person with type B blood can receive blood from a person with type B or type O. A person with type AB blood can receive blood from anyone. A person with type O blood can receive blood from a person with type O.
Because of these patterns, a person with type O blood is said to be a universal donor. A person with type AB blood is said to be a universal receiver. In general, however, it is still best to mix blood of matching types and Rh factors
2007-04-23 17:45:28 · answer #2 · answered by m11gt 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is your blood type. Each person's blood can be "typed". This is based on the Rhesus factor -- known as RH. A+ is one of the categories of types. There is A, B and O.
Your blood type would be written as RhA+. (I am A-_).
This is important information if you ever need a blood transfusion and some blood types can create difficulties if there is a pregnancy involved.
2007-04-23 17:46:09 · answer #3 · answered by guru 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
* blood groups go in negative and posative.rhesus a or b etc.i found you a web site about blood groups.good luck.
Blood Groups, Blood Typing and Blood Transfusions
The blood group you belong to depends on what ... Blood group A ... More about the discovery of the AB0 blood groups and Nobel Laureate Karl Landsteiner " ...
nobelprize.org/educational_games/medicine/landsteiner/readmore.html
2007-04-26 11:01:08 · answer #4 · answered by fushia 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's your blood type, BUT, if you are ever at a hospital and need blood in an emergency, they don't care what your blood type is. You will get O negative, unless they have time to have your blood drawn, typed and crossmatched to a unit.
2007-04-23 17:50:07 · answer #5 · answered by Mirandacake 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
blood type a.
2007-04-23 17:58:52 · answer #6 · answered by stemo 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nothing thats your blood type isn't it?
2007-04-23 17:44:03 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
that is your blood type.
2007-04-23 17:43:32 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋