Risks
You can only be given blood transfusions using blood from a donor that is compatible with your own. The process of matching bloo ... » Read on How it is performed
Blood transfusions are most commonly received using a small plastic tube called a cannula, which is inserted into a vein in your ... » Read on
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Recovery
During or after a blood test you may feel faint. Tell the doctor, or nurse, who is taking the sample if you feel weak or dizzy a ... » Read on How it is performed
Usually a blood sample is taken out of a blood vessel in your arm. The arm is a convenient part of the body to use, as it can be ... » Read on
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