Blood Bank: Donor Selection and Processing

What is the primary intention of the donor screening process?

Which type of blood donor is considered the safest?

What is the purpose of the Donor History Questionnaire (DHQ) during the donation process?

What is the minimum weight requirement for blood donation?

What is the recommended age range for blood donation without parental or physician consent?

What is the purpose of the Confidential Unit Exclusion (CUE) during the donation process?

What type of blood donor is characterized by a non-remunerated donation?

What is the law that replaced the Blood Banking Law of 1956 in the Philippines?

Blood Bank Organization

The donor screening process is crucial in protecting the safety of the blood supply.

Types of Blood Donors

Allogeneic donor:
- Voluntary non-remunerated blood donor (VNRBD)
- Family/replacement donors
- Paid donors
- Regulated by RA 7719 - National Blood Services Act of 1994, which replaced RA 1517 - Blood Banking Law of 1956
Autologous donor:
- Safest type of donor
- Patient is the donor
Hemapheresis donor:
- Donates blood through apheresis
Directed donor:
- Donates blood to an identified individual
- Not recommended
Recipient-specific "designated" donations:
- Voluntary non-remunerated blood donor (VNRBD)

Donation Process

Donor Registration

Date and time of donation
Donor's personal information:
- Name (Last, first, and middle initial if available)
- Address (residence and/or business)
- Telephone (residence and/or business)
- Gender
- Age or date of birth
Additional records:
- Reasons for previous deferrals
- Donor History Questionnaire (DHQ)
- Informed Consent
- Confidential Unit Exclusion (CUE)

Interview and Physical Exam

General appearance:
- Appears to be in good health
- Defer donation if donor looks ill or is excessively nervous
Age:
- 18-65 years old
- 16-17 years old: with parent's consent
- >65 years old: with physician's consent
Body weight:
- ≥110 lbs or ≥50 kilograms
- Maximum amount of blood to be drawn: 10.5mL/kg

Learn about the importance of donor screening in blood banks, including the process of identifying risks for transmissible diseases and medical risks. Topics include types of blood donors and relevant laws.