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Is your blood type important for a blood transfusion?

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Yes,,,: Your blood type and antibody panel are of primary importance for a blood transfusion because that's how transfusion reactions are avoided in the majority of cases.

Dr Niazi and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 5/5/2014

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