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O negative blood type
My blood type is O negative. This blood type can receive blood only from another O negative. Apparantly, very few people have O- blood. (only 9% of Australian population!! as per donateblood.com.au) Which would mean if I need blood, it can be bit of a problem!! Just thought I will ask the members if anyone has this blood type and if he(she) is willing to share his address details with me.
This is kind of an initiative to build a list of people who have this blood type so that in emergencies, we can help each other. Thanks |
Re: O negative blood type
Originally Posted by base_sydney
My blood type is O negative. This blood type can receive blood only from another O negative. Apparantly, very few people have O- blood. (only 9% of Australian population!! as per donateblood.com.au) Which would mean if I need blood, it can be bit of a problem!! Just thought I will ask the members if anyone has this blood type and if he(she) is willing to share his address details with me.
This is kind of an initiative to build a list of people who have this blood type so that in emergencies, we can help each other. Thanks http://www.donateblood.com.au/Donor/...bloodtypes.asp I don't think they want brits blood here since the BSE scare |
Re: O negative blood type
Originally Posted by base_sydney
My blood type is O negative. This blood type can receive blood only from another O negative. Apparantly, very few people have O- blood. (only 9% of Australian population!! as per donateblood.com.au) Which would mean if I need blood, it can be bit of a problem!! Just thought I will ask the members if anyone has this blood type and if he(she) is willing to share his address details with me.
This is kind of an initiative to build a list of people who have this blood type so that in emergencies, we can help each other. Thanks There has been a massive drive round here for A- blood and they still dont want any of mine. Kala |
Re: O negative blood type
I am O negative and had noted virtually nil supplies of this type. Yes unfortunately if you have resided in UK in last - I think - 15 years you may not donate because of "mad cows' disease". However, if you need elective surgery you may donate stocks of your own blood prior to surgery. I know this is of no use should you be unfortunate enough to require emergency surgery but your own blood can be stored. I think I will cut down on the dangerous sports in future - like driving on the Anzac Highway or Adelaide's Northern suburbs.
Regards |
Re: O negative blood type
Originally Posted by grubelice
Yes unfortunately if you have resided in UK in last - I think - 15 years you may not donate because of "mad cows' disease".
Kala - I am A- too.........and there's only 7% of the australian population with this blood type???? EEK!!! Tell ya what mate...I'll fly over if ya need some :D |
Re: O negative blood type
Originally Posted by base_sydney
My blood type is O negative. This blood type can receive blood only from another O negative. Apparantly, very few people have O- blood. (only 9% of Australian population!! as per donateblood.com.au) Which would mean if I need blood, it can be bit of a problem!! Just thought I will ask the members if anyone has this blood type and if he(she) is willing to share his address details with me.
This is kind of an initiative to build a list of people who have this blood type so that in emergencies, we can help each other. Thanks |
Re: O negative blood type
Originally Posted by Jonahs_mummy
Would help if I could but I am A- so mine is even rarer in Aus (7%)......
How odd, 5 people on this thread so far and 60% of us are A-. Artep and Jonahs mummy If you ever need any give me a shout. Not being able to give blood over here really gets to me. I have just made an appt for the bloke to give blood next week as he is an Aussie, I'm just gonna shove him in the car and take him there then break the news as to what he is doing there :D |
Re: O negative blood type
Originally Posted by JayDeee
How odd, 5 people on this thread so far and 60% of us are A-.
Artep and Jonahs mummy If you ever need any give me a shout. Not being able to give blood over here really gets to me. I have just made an appt for the bloke to give blood next week as he is an Aussie, I'm just gonna shove him in the car and take him there then break the news as to what he is doing there :D I know - how bizarre.... it is supposed to be one of the rarer types in the world but looks like when us lot all are in Aus we may bump up the firgure to 8% LOL Claire x PS. Thanx for the offer! |
Re: O negative blood type
I'm A- too :) Perhaps we should start up our own list of donors :D I see that I am the only one so far heading for WA, so if I need your blood I'll have to take a holiday over to the East. Oh dear :rolleyes:
Anne |
Re: O negative blood type
Originally Posted by Anne4Terry
I'm A- too :) Perhaps we should start up our own list of donors :D I see that I am the only one so far heading for WA, so if I need your blood I'll have to take a holiday over to the East. Oh dear :rolleyes:
Anne Don't panic! Kala is already in WA! Claire x |
Re: O negative blood type
Originally Posted by Anne4Terry
I'm A- too :) Perhaps we should start up our own list of donors :D I see that I am the only one so far heading for WA, so if I need your blood I'll have to take a holiday over to the East. Oh dear :rolleyes:
Anne Don't worry Anne I'm in WA already 5 hrs north of Perth but in an emergency I can be ther in an hour on the plane :D Kala |
Re: O negative blood type
Originally Posted by JayDeee
Don't worry Anne I'm in WA already 5 hrs north of Perth but in an emergency I can be ther in an hour on the plane :D
Kala |
Re: O negative blood type
Originally Posted by Anne4Terry
Great! It is a requirement though that you are an alcohol drinker so that your blood matches mine!!! He he :D
my blood consists of 85% jack daniels and 10 % coke and a healthy 5% water (from the ice) Kala |
Re: O negative blood type
Originally Posted by grubelice
However, if you need elective surgery you may donate stocks of your own blood prior to surgery. I know this is of no use should you be unfortunate enough to require emergency surgery but your own blood can be stored.
Regards Does living in UK for 3.5 yrs debar you from donating blood as well? I arrived in Manchester after the mad cow desease era. But anyways, I'll pm you with my details. You can always give me a shout if, god forbid any such situation arises!! amit |
Re: O negative blood type
Originally Posted by artep
that's silly...surely there's some sort of test they could do???
Kala - I am A- too.........and there's only 7% of the australian population with this blood type???? EEK!!! Tell ya what mate...I'll fly over if ya need some :D ViVi :D |
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