Blood donation

Blood donation is a process by which a blood donor voluntarily has blood drawn for storage in a blood bank for subsequent use in a blood transfusion.

Related Topics:
Voluntarily - Blood - Blood bank - Blood transfusion

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To understand the importance of the availability of a sustainable donated blood supply, the catch-cry of the Australian Red Cross Blood Service is, "80% of Australians will need blood in their lifetime, but less than 3% of Australians give blood each year."

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Blood donations may be scheduled at local centers, or at times a "blood drive" will occur. These are events where a blood bank or other blood collecting organization will set up in a convenient location for people to stop in without appointment during their daily routine to donate blood.

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