Outpatient blood donor program.
An outpatient donor program using pets owned by employees or clients is a practical and cost-efficient means of obtaining blood for transfusion. Donors can have blood typed and be screened for certain diseases, and blood can be drawn at a convenient time. Components can be prepared and stored. Although such a program requires a commitment to assemble reliable volunteers, the results is a team effort that can be rewarding and assures an adequate blood supply.
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Tufts University, School of Veterinary Medicine, Grafton, MA 01536.
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