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By WriterGig
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Typing your own blood is a simple process when you use a blood type test kit. It's good to know your blood type, as well as your family members' blood types, for medical reasons. You may wish to keep a list of the blood types in your family. As a bonus, when a blood bank asks for a specific type, you know who to turn to for donations. Here is how to type blood.
Read the kit instructions, wash your hands and set up the test kit on a clean surface.
Place several drops of water on each of the four test areas on the pretreated test card.
Prick your finger with the enclosed tool. Or, if you're nervous, have someone prick it for you while you look away.
Fill the blood collection test stick cups with a drop or two of blood in each.
Place blood on the test areas. Allow to sit for the required time (usually several minutes).
Read the results by comparing your blood type test card to the chart enclosed in your kit. Read the coagulation results ... and that's how to type blood, in a nutshell.
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SeventhSibling said
on 5/15/2008 I didn't even know that there was a blood test kit. Sounds simple to do. Thanks for keeping us informed.
amylaine said
on 4/29/2008 Also, people that go to a doctor annually can ask their doctor if it is in their records. When doing most blood work, one of the first thing the charts will tell you is your blood type. Great article, 5 stars.
WriterGig said
on 3/5/2008 Berlyn -- Many people are not eligible to give blood, including travelers who have been to certain foreign countries recently, those with blood disorders, etc. My sister passes out from giving blood!
Berlyn said
on 3/5/2008 Great instructions, but personally I'd just have the Red Cross do it. That way you can get your blood type and do a good deed at the same time.
WriterGig said
on 2/21/2008 Yes, jimdris, it's not for the faint of heart! ;)
jimdris said
on 2/21/2008 Eeeww - great article but I think I'll pass. I'm glad the Air Force did it for me many years ago. Excuse me, but I'm feeling a little faint now!