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Central Blood Bank collects four main types of blood product donations. Below is
a general description of each of these donation types. To learn more about the
donation type and specific donation process, click on the appropriate title.
Whole Blood Donation - the most common type of blood donation in which the donor provides approximately one pint of whole blood. Whole blood donations can be separated into three components – red blood cells, plasma, and platelets. One whole blood donation can save up to three lives.
Apheresis Donation - a donation in which whole blood is withdrawn, a desired component separated and retained, and the remainder of the blood returned to the donor. The three most common types of apheresis donations are
double red blood cell,
platelets and plasma.
Autologous Donation – a blood
donation for use by the patient/donor.
Directed Donation
– a donation that has been collected for a specific person (e.g. family member,
friend in need, etc.). The patient or the patient’s representative asks family
members and friends to donate on their behalf. Blood types must be compatible
between donor and intended recipient.
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