Abstract
In the US, approximately 15 million units of whole blood are collected each year (~70 million worldwide) from approximately 10 million donors. The blood is processed into blood components (RBCs, platelets, plasma, and cryoprecipitate) and used in the treatment of surgical, obstetric, medical and other patients. The blood donation process is: 1) overseen by a licensed, qualified physician, 2) regulated by the FDA, and 3) designed to provide protection for both the blood donor and the transfusion recipient by ensuring appropriate donor eligibility, donation procedures, and testing.
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