There are no absolute recognized clinical indications for the transfusion of whole blood, and therefore blood is separated into its components (red cells, platelets and plasma) prior to transfusion.

Haemonetics HAE recently completed the sale of its whole blood assets to GVS, S.p.A ("GVS"), a leading provider of advanced filtration solutions for highly critical applications. With this ...

Roughly 3% of eligible people donate blood each year, according to the American Red Cross. The nonprofit says it's why blood supply can’t always meet demand. Once the donated blood arrive at Memorial ...

“Whole blood is everything that patients are ... Hospitals typically keep blood components separate for different medical issues. Red cells, which carry oxygen to the lungs, are used for trauma ...

Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, a global leader in blood management solutions, today announces that Carter BloodCare is the first U.S. adopter of its Reveos™ Automated Blood Processing System and ...

PThere are several blood drives planned in Washington County through February. Dates and locations include: Friday, Feb. 14 Washington County Family YMCA 1709 North Shelby Street Salem 1 p.m.-5 p.m.