Do you know your blood group...

**carole** · 08-29-2008, 11:53 PM

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.

**sumbirdy** · 08-30-2008, 12:56 AM

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.

**Rachel** · 08-31-2008, 03:14 PM

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.

**sumbirdy** · 08-31-2008, 09:52 PM

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.

I didn't know people could sell their blood.

**Karen** · 08-31-2008, 10:10 PM

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

**Edwina's Secretary** · 08-31-2008, 11:16 PM

Originally Posted by Karen

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

Sure you can....

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.

Not that I am recommending it!