American Red Cross to Resume Testing of Blood Donations

Monday, March 14th, 2022 -- 1:01 PM

(Bob Hage, WRN) For a limited time, the American Red Cross has resumed testing all blood, platelet and plasma donations for COVID-19 antibodies.

Plasma from routine donations that have high levels of COVID-19 antibodies may be used as convalescent plasma to help meet the needs of COVID-19 patients with a weakened immune system.

At the same time, the Red Cross blood supply remains vulnerable, and individuals are urged to schedule a blood or platelet donation. To make an appointment, use the Red Cross Blood Donor App, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

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