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What happens to the blood that is donated?

April 26, 2017blood donated happens

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What happens to the blood that is donated?

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The blood is screened for the following diseases/infections: • HIV • Hepatitis B & C • Syphilis • Malaria The blood is grouped and stored either as whole blood or as components like Packed red blood cells, plasma or platelets. This is then sent on demand to hospitals.