[VPAAEtal] BLOOD DONATION

[Academic Affairs]

REMINDER:

 

Carter Blood Care will be on campus Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday this
week collecting blood donations.

Their bus will be parked behind the Sam Rayburn Student Center. 

 

Please remember that there are many benefits to donating blood:

 

1.      You could save someone's life

 

2.     You could save your own life if you make an autologous donation-
donating blood for your own surgery (special paperwork needs to be
completed by you and your surgeon)

 

3.     Your blood is tested for the following and you will be called if
there are any abnormalities

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*         ABO blood grouping 

*         Rh type 

*         Red cell antibody screen 

*         Cholesterol 

*         Hepatitis B Surface Antigen 

*         Hepatitis C Antibody 

*         Hepatitis B Core Antibody 

*         HIV-1 Antibody 

*         HIV-2 Antibody 

*         HIV-O Anitbody 

*         HTLV - Human T-Lymphotrophic Virus Type I and II Antibodies 

*         West Nile Virus 

*         Syphilis 

 

Depending on the type of positive test result, the donor may be
temporarily or indefinitely deferred. The blood donation is discarded in
almost all cases. The donor is notified by mail of any abnormal test
results, or may be notified that we wish to personally consult with
him/her. At that time we are able to help the donor understand the test
result and subsequent deferral. All test results are confidential for
all blood donors. If you have questions about testing, please call Donor
Notification at 1-888-480-8200 or Metro 817-412-5603. 

Red blood cells can be used to help accident victims, surgical patients
and people with anemia.

Platelets can be used by patients receiving treatment for leukemia and
cancer, those undergoing surgery and others with low-platelet
conditions.

Plasma is effective in replacing lost blood volume and treating patients
suffering from burns and certain other diseases. 

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It's A Great Day To Be A Lion! 

 

Shelly Hodge

Director-Student Health Services

Texas A&M University-Commerce

Henderson Hall

Po Box 3011

Commerce, TX 75428

(office) 903.886.5851

(fax) 903.886.5854

 

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