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[quote=Anonymous] Even after verifying your blood type, there is always a type-and-cross-match process to make sure the blood is safe to give before transfusing. The only exception would be a true emergency and using universal donor blood (O-). [quote][b]Crossmatching[/b] This is a way for your doctor to test your blood against a donor's blood to make sure they are fully compatible. It's essentially a trial transfusion done in test tubes to see exactly how your blood will react with potential donor blood. https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/encyclopedia/content?ContentTypeID=167&ContentID=blood_type_crossmatch[/quote] That being said, the right blood type on file is a really big deal. Your provider should be quick to have you retested before it comes up in an[/quote]
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