Guidelines for Donor Hemoglogin Determination

By Ritchard G. Cable, MD, and Julie L. Houseworth Anemia in prospective blood donors may indicate an underlying disease, may result in an ineffective blood product, and may cause harm to the recipient. Thus, the measurement of donor hemoglobin as a means of determining donor eligibility is of paramount importance. This Guideline identifies several of the methods currently in use for determining hemoglobin levels. The advantages, disadvantages, technical aspects and quality assurance considerations of each method are described, so that collection personnel can choose a particular method that ensures protection of the donor and a safe and effective product for the recipient. Product Details Publisher ‏ : ‎ American Association of Blood Banks (AABB) (August 1, 2007) Language ‏ : ‎ English Paperback ‏ : ‎ 15 pages ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1563952394 ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1563952395