O+, in my family we are all O+ or O- 50%/50%
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O+, in my family we are all O+ or O- 50%/50%
There is an interesting fact about O - as a universal donor.Quote:
Originally Posted by Commerce & Industry
Type O blood actually contains both anti-A and anti-B agents in its serum, meaning, if untreated type O blood was given to a type A or B individual it would coagulate and clump the patient’s own cells, killing them. Type O cells are first separated and then rinsed free of antibody containing serum. Afterwards it is safe to be given to any patient!
What part of Spain do you hail from?Quote:
Originally Posted by Lábaru
I wasn’t aware that there was an older Blood type thread. Thanks!Quote:
Originally Posted by Ouistreham
The new people can participate in this one so we have everyone!
It’s very interesting that there were so many Type O Negatives and not just from Spain!
I would love it if someone had any information about European blood distributions or ancient blood distributions to share with everyone!
Is O- supposed to be frequent in Spain? According to the old thread no forum member from Spain is O-Quote:
Originally Posted by Northern_Sun
Anyway, i'm A+
Only around 7% of people of European descent have type O negative blood. The highest percentage is found in Spain, Australia, New Zealand and Iceland.Quote:
Originally Posted by AlexDelarge
In Europe, about 20-40 percent of Basque have type O negative blood.
O neg, here:cool:Quote:
Originally Posted by Ouistreham
A+ Übermensch.:swl
Yep. It can be a little bit scary for us O negs during times of blood shortage...Quote:
Originally Posted by Commerce & Industry
I'm A+, Brother is AB+, Mum is A- and Dad is B+. :) All different.