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re: Is it weird to not know your blood type?

Posted on 1/5/19 at 10:13 am to
Posted by beerJeep
Louisiana
Member since Nov 2016
39215 posts
Posted on 1/5/19 at 10:13 am to
I have O- and ain’t none of you fricks getting my precious blood
Posted by Teddy Ruxpin
Member since Oct 2006
40987 posts
Posted on 1/5/19 at 10:15 am to
They just mentioned it some time after delivery.

My wife knows hers. I'm the only clueless one.

They are both O-
This post was edited on 1/5/19 at 10:16 am
Posted by BOSCEAUX
Where the Down Boys go.
Member since Mar 2008
52989 posts
Posted on 1/5/19 at 10:36 am to
I’m O but I don’t know if I’m positive or negative.
Posted by HoustonGumbeauxGuy
Member since Jul 2011
33735 posts
Posted on 1/5/19 at 10:53 am to
My blood type is "who gives a shite".
Posted by Spankum
The Sip
Member since Jan 2007
63272 posts
Posted on 1/5/19 at 11:07 am to
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Really no need in day to day life. If you ever need a blood transfusion, the health clinic/hospital will first do a lab test to see what you are.


In theory, I agree. However, I have spent a good bit of time with loved ones who are hospitalized and can tell you that you that medical folks make a hell of a lot of mistakes. If you or a loved one is in that situation, you'd better be able to keep an eye on things.
Posted by fallguy_1978
Best States #50
Member since Feb 2018
53814 posts
Posted on 1/5/19 at 11:09 am to
I'm the universal donor - O negative. Great for donation. Not as great when you need blood.
Posted by bayourougebengal
Member since Mar 2008
7236 posts
Posted on 1/5/19 at 11:25 am to
I donate at lifeshare every 4 weeks religiously and can't tell you mine without looking it up
Posted by Walking the Earth
Member since Feb 2013
17464 posts
Posted on 1/5/19 at 11:32 am to
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I donate at lifeshare every 4 weeks religiously and can't tell you mine without looking it up


TBH, that's a lot weirder than the OP's scenario.
Posted by Spankum
The Sip
Member since Jan 2007
63272 posts
Posted on 1/5/19 at 11:38 am to
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I'm the universal donor - O negative. Great for donation. Not as great when you need blood.


interesting...are you saying that anyone else can use your blood, but you can only take O negative?
Posted by BigLSUNut
Prairieville, La.
Member since Oct 2007
1499 posts
Posted on 1/5/19 at 11:38 am to
0- here
Universal donor
Posted by Evil Little Thing
Member since Jul 2013
11635 posts
Posted on 1/5/19 at 11:56 am to
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I'm the universal donor - O negative. Great for donation. Not as great when you need blood.


Same. The blood donation companies are forever blowing up my phone to beg.
Posted by fallguy_1978
Best States #50
Member since Feb 2018
53814 posts
Posted on 1/5/19 at 11:56 am to
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interesting...are you saying that anyone else can use your blood, but you can only take O negative?

Yep that's correct
Posted by fallguy_1978
Best States #50
Member since Feb 2018
53814 posts
Posted on 1/5/19 at 11:57 am to
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Same. The blood donation companies are forever blowing up my phone to beg.

Same with me. I guess it makes sense to stockpile as much of that type as possible.
Posted by MBclass83
Member since Oct 2010
10383 posts
Posted on 1/5/19 at 11:59 am to
Not odd. If you need blood, they will determine your type every single time.
Posted by Godfather1
What WAS St George, Louisiana
Member since Oct 2006
89801 posts
Posted on 1/5/19 at 12:05 pm to
I didn’t know mine until I went into the Army and saw it on my dog tags.
Posted by bayourougebengal
Member since Mar 2008
7236 posts
Posted on 1/5/19 at 5:20 pm to
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TBH, that's a lot weirder than the OP's scenario.

there's no need for me to know it
Posted by MeridianDog
Home on the range
Member since Nov 2010
14539 posts
Posted on 1/5/19 at 5:34 pm to
It was on your dog tags.
Posted by MeridianDog
Home on the range
Member since Nov 2010
14539 posts
Posted on 1/5/19 at 5:40 pm to
B+ for me. Every time I turned around in the Army, they were coming after me to give a unit. As I recall, they never asked, just took. Continued as a civilian and then I got hepatitis. They no longer want it.
Posted by FightinTigersDammit
Louisiana North
Member since Mar 2006
46425 posts
Posted on 1/5/19 at 5:41 pm to
A lot of race drivers have their blood type embroidered on their uniforms, right by their name.
Posted by fallguy_1978
Best States #50
Member since Feb 2018
53814 posts
Posted on 1/5/19 at 5:43 pm to
These are the percentages of the population that are each type. My paw paw was AB-

O-positive: 38 percent
O-negative: 7 percent
A-positive: 34 percent
A-negative: 6 percent
B-positive: 9 percent
B-negative: 2 percent
AB-positive: 3 percent
AB-negative: 1 percent
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