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If my mom & oldest sister have o+ blood. does that mean that i have the same type. can i donate blood based on my meds psych and whatnot?

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Yes you can...: Only certain infectious disease, cancer, severe health condition prohibits you from giving blood.

Answered 8/27/2015

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Dr. Georgia Latham answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Blood type: is genetic. A person may have the blood type of their mother or the father or a combination of the two. If your father's blood type was also O+, then that means that you will have O+ blood. O+ is the most common blood type. A person with anemia and/or bleeding problems should not donate blood. If you want to know your blood type, you can have a test done, but you would have to pay for it.

Answered 8/27/2015

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