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TECHNICAL DETAILS
ABOUT OUR BLOOD BANK |
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DONOR SCREEN: |
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DOGS |
CBC, Chemistry profile, heartworm test- yearly |
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Ehrlichia, Babesia, Von Willebrants for dogs at risk |
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CATS |
CBC, PROFILE yearly |
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FeLV, FIV, & Hemobartonella for all first time donors |
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Feline heartworm for those cats at risk |
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FOR EVERY UNIT: |
| Collection equipment |
Baxter blood collection systems with CPD
(anticoagulant) & Adsol® (red blood cell
preservative) |
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| Preparation equipment |
DPR-6000 centrifuge by Danion / IEC division |
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| Administration |
Abbott blood administration sets, Hemo-nate®
blood filters |
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SHELF LIFE OF UNITS: |
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Units of canine packed red blood cells & whole
blood are expired after 42 days |
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Units of feline whole blood are expired after 30
days |
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Units of Fresh Frozen Plasma (FFP) are relabeled
Frozen Plasma units after 1 year |
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