Can blood collected from people diagnosed with blood disorders be transfused to patients?
Most cannot, but in 1999 the FDA approved that the blood from people with hereditary hemochromatosis posed no greater risk than blood obtained from volunteer blood donors -provided the patient meets all screening and testing requirements. Where is therapeutic phlebotomy performed? The Blood Connection provides therapeutic phlebotomy as a community service at no charge. Service are provided at all three The Blood Connection facilities: 515 Grove Road Greenville, SC 29605 map 1224 Spring Street Greenwood, SC 29646 map 1308 Sandifer Boulevard Seneca, SC 29672 map To schedule an appointment at the Greenville or Seneca facility call the Special Donations Department at 864-239-2937 Ext. 1025 or 1-800-392-6551. For an appointment in Greenwood call 864-227-8333. A written physician order is required. For More Information: American Hemochromatosis Society Iron Disorders Institute These links are provided only as a resource for our readers. This listing does not necessarily represent the opinion
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