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What Happens to Donated Blood?

Blood donations help millions of patients in need.  To make the journey from “arm to arm,” every unit goes through series of steps and tests to ensure that it is as safe as can be.

Donation Process Steps Chart

All About Blood Types

All human blood may look alike, but you can’t donate to just anyone and you can’t receive blood from just anyone. Different blood types need to be matched correctly.

  All About Blood Types

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Health and Wellness Information

Find valuable infomation on health and wellness. Healthy habits can help ensure you have the best donation experience possible: