The month of January is observed as Blood Donor Month and we will be sharing the criteria for donating blood. Magdalene Nwokocha, Consultant Haemotologist/Oncologist, UHWI joins us on Sunrise and will educate us.
Criteria for Donating – DID YOU KNOW:
The safety of blood supply is ensured by the extensive screening of donors to not only establish blood type, but the eligibility of the potential donor. Potential donors are interviewed by trained and qualified staff about personal and medical history as well as current health and behaviour. It is essential that this information is truthful and accurate.
This interview is followed by a testing procedure to screen for any transfusion-transmissible diseases. The puncture site is cleaned with antiseptic to lessen the possibility of introducing bacteria and the blood is collected into sterile blood collection packs.
Each blood donation is screened for:
The NBTS takes every precaution to ensure that the donor’s health is not compromised during the process.
The National Blood Transfusion Service is committed to the safe collection, processing, and distribution of blood and blood products in Jamaica.
Who Can Be A Blood Donor?
What To Do After You Donate?
What Is Your Blood Used For?
Understand the criteria for donating – Watch the full interview here:
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