THE Pinecrest Blood Donor Centre, situated at Pinecrest Shopping Mall, appeals to all blood donors, new donors as well as donors who have not donated for a significant period of time, to consider donating blood.
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SANBS public relations practitioner, Neelashan Govender, said when blood is donated a single ‘whole blood’ donation may help as many as three patients.
“Each unit of blood can be separated into its various components; red cells, plasma and platelets and is given to patients with different needs.
“What is more, a unit of blood is also used to help advance the science of blood-related medicine worldwide if it is used for research purposes. That’s because SANBS is one of the premier blood services in the world,” said Govender.
The Pinecrest Blood Donor Centre is open on weekdays: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 8.30am to 4.30pm; on Tuesdays from 9.30am to 5.30pm and on Saturdays from 9am to 1pm.
For further information contact Sr Futhi Cele on 031 701 0699.
To donate blood a donor has to meet the following criteria:
– Be between the ages of 16-75.
– Weigh more than 50kg.
– Have a light meal before donating.
– And most importantly, lead a sexually safe and healthy lifestyle.
Where does the blood goes:
Medical cases such as cancer treatment – 27 per cent.
Childbirth and gynaecological cases – 26 per cent.
Surgical cases such as cardiac surgery – 21 per cent.
Paediatric cases such as leukaemia – 10 per cent.
Orthopaedic cases such as hip replacements – 6 per cent.
Research/laboratory – 6 per cent.
Casualty: such as trauma patients – 4 per cent.
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