Your blood type is inherited in your genes. There are eight blood types with O+ and A+ being the most common.
Tips & Links
- Very few people know their blood type but if you do, make a note of it in your health profile.
- Be aware that your blood is crossed and type-matched by a lab to determine your blood type before you receive a transfusion.
- Learn about your blood type where you can also find information about why and how to give and receive blood safely from Healthlink BC.
- Consider donating blood by learning about the process at Canadian Blood Services.
- People living with health conditions should check with their physician before they donate blood.
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