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If you would like to donate blood and are unsure of where to go, ask your doctor for advice. You may be able to give blood in the office’s lab, or he or she can refer you to an outside blood bank, center, clinic, hospital or other program. If you want more information on transplant and treatment options, talk to you doctor as well, or browse research online regarding the latest technology for blood product storage, such as frozen plasma, whole blood, and cord blood, available for transplant or emergency treatment. Keep in mind that blood banks and centers, places that store blood for people and hospitals, collect and deliver blood. They may also provide transfusion services and take blood from volunteers for use in future emergency situations to save a life, so inquire about specific services for your blood type and match, If you choose to give and store your own blood for your own personal future use, inquire about the monthly or yearly fee. It’s a good idea to donate and store blood, as it provides peace of mind for chances of a cure, such as in regards to stem cell research, cord blood research, general medical health research, and disease research. Contact a few different information centers and check each one out. Make sure the clinic is clean, with courteous, respectful staff members. Inquire about any affiliations the center may have. You want to find a safe, qualified blood bank or center that will collect and deliver blood while treating you with respect and privacy. Once you’ve narrowed down your search for a community blood bank to donate blood at, make sure you go over safety guidelines before hand. Giving blood now will help ensure someone can have a successful blood transfusion or transplant in the future.
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NATIONAL MARROW DONOR PROGRAM
7910 Woodmont Ave
Bethesda,MD 20814
(301) 951-5512
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A blood bank or blood center is a place where a person can donate blood to hospitals and other medical organizations. The restrictions on donating blood can be very strict, so a person going to a blood bank to donate their blood should know their medical history before going so they can answer the questions that they will be asked. Blood given at a blood bank may go to hospitals, medical centers or for use in medical research. Giving blood at a blood bank is a safe and easy way to help others and blood banks are almost always in need of donors.
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