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Re: testing for blood type before surgery

From: William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 2 Sep 2000 13:02:05 -0500 (CDT)

At Sat, 2 Sep 2000, Chris wrote: >
>Before having a laparoscopy (or any surgery), would they "type" your
>blood to see what kind you have?
>Where is this usually recorded? Would it be on
>your hospital bracelet?
>
>Thanks

Chris

Ask your MD, only he will know. I do not routinely do this. Hope this helps. 

--
William F. von Almen, II, MD, FACOG
Editorial Advisor-Pregnancy and Birth
Private Practice
New Orleans, La.


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