donor-to-be / blood type

[doerws]

Hi everyone! i have never donated blood before and would like to do so soon. However, i am 19yrs old and i happen to be one who dont know my own blood type. do i need to do my own blood test first or i just go to the bloodmobile drive and they are able to test my blood type instantly?
i hope you guys would enlighten me soon!
kudos donors! =)

[seankoh]

Hi doerws

I am quite confirm that u are not required to undergo blood type test before hand. I dont think they will able to test ur blood type instantly. However, they will conduct the blood type test after they take all the blood back to blood bank.

& thanks for ur interest to donate blood.

Pls log on to http://www.hsa.gov.sg/publish/hsaportal/en/health_services/blood_donation.html before ur first blood donation to widen ur knowledge about blood donation. It may increase ur knowledge about blood donation process and could also be useful for mentally preparation.

**PS to admin**
If the information is incorrect, pls delete my post. TQVM

[Shan Xue]

i think seankoh is correct. just go and donate. don't have to do any pre test. make sure you sleep well the night before, have your meal before donation and no medication or dental treatment for the past 3 days. :)