News and Announcements
Red Cross Cell and Gene Therapy Starting Materials Now Available on Scientist.com
We’re excited to announce that Red Cross Cell and Gene Therapy Solutions can now be accessed through Scientist.com. This new channel makes it even easier for research teams to explore and request our specialized products. Explore our full range of allogeneic source materials, trusted by organizations advancing breakthrough cell and gene therapies, on Scientist.com and our product webpages.
Prepare Your LIS for New Platelet Product Codes
Following the successful implementation of the dual split process, the Red Cross now produces four platelet products from a single high-yield donation, and enhancement from the previous standard of three. All Fourth container products are fully licensed and all customers should be prepared to receive the products, including platelet units with and additional 4th container product code. Please take action now by updating your Laboratory Information System (LIS) with the new product codes listed in the linked table.
A full list of product codes is available in the Hospital Partner Resource Guide (HPRG).
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Educational Resources
Upcoming Events
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Empower Group O: Reducing O Negative RBC Overutilization in Pediatric Transfusion Medicine: Overcoming Challenges
November 19, 2026
Speaker:Nathan McLamb, MD
WashU Medicine -
Eplet patterns and Antibodies to HLA
December 2, 2026
Speaker:Tiffany Wafford, PhD, MSTM, MLS(ASCP)SBB
UT San Antonio and University Health -
What to Expect When THEY Are Expecting
December 3, 2026
Speaker:Paul Mansfield, MLS(ASCP)SBB
Alexis Smith, MB(ASCP)
American Red Cross
PLUS Online
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Dr. Charles R. Drew and the Foundations of Modern Blood Banking
Every day, hospitals depend on systems that make it possible to collect, preserve, and distribute blood for patient care. Many of those systems trace their development to the pioneering work of Dr. Charles R. Drew. A surgeon, researcher, and leader in transfusion medicine, Dr. Drew advanced methods for the collection, preservation and distribution of blood […]
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Cold-Stored Platelets for Bleeding in Cardiac Surgery
Platelet transfusions are frequently given for bleeding in cardiac surgery with cardiopulmonary bypass.1,2 Currently, platelets are routinely stored at room temperature (20-24°C) for up to 5-7 days, with storage limits in part to due to risk of bacterial growth. However, platelets were historically stored cold (1-6°C). The transition from cold-stored platelets (CSP) to room-temperature platelets […]
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Effect of Isovolemic Hemodilution Before Red Cell Exchange on Quality of Life of Patients With Sickle Cell Disease
Quality of life (QoL) in patients with sickle cell disease can be measured using the Adult Sickle Cell Quality of Life Measurement System (ASCQ-Me), a questionnaire developed using US patients.1 The system was validated and was also found reliable in UK patients.2 Automated red blood cell exchange (RCE) affects aspects of QoL, such as the […]
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Media Messaging Toolkit
The American Red Cross welcomes participation of our hospital partners in the recruitment of blood donors, especially in times of critical shortages. For your convenience, we have made available prepared messaging and graphics that can be used to promote the need for blood donations.
Blood Supply Messaging Resource Guide
Inform and engage your staff and community about the need for refueling the blood supply through blood and platelet donations.
Blood Saves Lives: Helping People with Sickle Cell Disease
Inform and engage your staff and community about the need for diverse donors to help patients battling sickle cell disease.