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Try saying something like, “I want to find out what my blood type is. Would it be possible for the doctor to order a blood test to check my blood type?”
You may want to call ahead first to see if this is something that the health clinic offers.
In Canada, go to Canada’s official blood website. Find out where the next “What’s Your Type?” event is taking place. These are regular promotional events hosted in the community by Canadian Blood Services. Your results are instant and you will find out how common or rare your blood type is, who you can receive from, and who you can donate to. You will learn both your ABO blood group, as well as your positive or negative Rhesus factor.
