title: [Comparison of the suitability of first time and related blood donors].
abstract: In order to lessen the fear of transfusion-transmitted AIDS, formalized autologous and directed donation programs have been established. The advantages of directed donations, however, have been questioned. A comparison of the qualification of first time homologous and directed donations showed in our groups significant differences for HBsAg positivity, ESR and hemoglobin. The high rate of HBsAg positivity had to be attributed to directed donors of Turkish nationality due to the different epidemiological situation. It seems that directed donations do not improve transfusion safety.
authors.affiliation: Institut für Transfusionsmedizin, Universität zu Köln.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Timoteo
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Grunenberg
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Bloedorn
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Krüger
mesh_terms: D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000635:transmission; D001782:Blood Donors; D001803:Blood Transfusion / Q000379:methods*; D001804:Blood Transfusion, Autologous / Q000379:methods*; D005858:Germany; D006509:Hepatitis B / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000635:transmission; D006514:Hepatitis B Surface Antigens / Q000032:analysis; D006801:Humans; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care; D012307:Risk Factors
chemical_list: D006514:Hepatitis B Surface Antigens
vernacular_title: Eignungsvergleich von Erst- und Verwandtenspendern.