Do you know your blood group...

I'm O+ and Bobcat is O-

Bobcat used to get calls all the time from the blood bank because (I guess) O- is in short supply. But, since he was diagnose (and cured) of cancer, he can't donate anymore.

From the American Red Cross:

Almost 40% of the population has O+ blood

Patients with Type O blood must receive Type O blood

About half of all blood ordered by hospitals in our area is Type O

Type O blood is the universal blood type and is the only blood type that can be transfused to patients with other blood types

Only about 7% of all people have Type O negative blood

Type O negative blood is the preferred type for accident victims and babies needing exchange transfusions

There is always a need for Type O donors because their blood may be transfused to a person of any blood type in an emergency

My brother n law has to donate about every two months, because he has too much iron in his blood, a condition which can be very serious.

I'm A+ I could never give blood because I'm terrified of needles, especially the ones that go in veins. The thought of that creeps me out.

I'm A- and I haven't donated in quite a few years although I used to. In college I would sell my blood when I needed some money. *Back in the day* $20.00 would go a long way.

no clue what i am

Hmm you cannot sell your blood in NZ,don't know if they will ever do that, completely voluntary here.

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Originally Posted by Rachel

I'm A- and I haven't donated in quite a few years although I used to. In college I would sell my blood when I needed some money. *Back in the day* $20.00 would go a long way.

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I didn't know people could sell their blood. :confused:

I don't think you can anymore, at least I've never seen it done. Silly me, I've always given it away!

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Originally Posted by Karen

I don't think you can anymore, at least I've never seen it done.

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Sure you can....

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There are more than 400 for-profit plasma collection centers in the United States....
Expect to earn up to $35 for each donation (twice a week max). Donors who have been vaccinated for hepatitis B can earn up to $60 per week.

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Not that I am recommending it!

I have no clue. I've tried to give blood several times but something was always wrong.

I am wondering do you all think it is ok to be paid to donate blood,? i am on the fence on this one,it is not done here in my country.

O+!

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Originally Posted by carole

I am wondering do you all think it is ok to be paid to donate blood,? i am on the fence on this one,it is not done here in my country.

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I have never been paid -- and would never accept money for my blood. I donate because I like to do so.

However, it has long been a way for college students, people down on their luck to make money. Unfortunately, far too few people donate blood without an incentive.

I read an article about plasma collection stations that set up right on the US side of the border with Mexico. Mothers come over and sell their plasma to buy shoes for their children.

Who am I to judge?