A directed donation occurs when a patient's ABO and Rh compatible family members and/or friends donate blood for his or her upcoming procedure. A patient must have his/her physician submit a Red Cross Special Collections Order form for the Red Cross to collect blood from the selected donors. Once a completed, signed form is received, a specialized scheduling team will contact the donors to arrange appointments at designated collection centers and shipment to participating transfusion services.
Carefully consider the following:
All donated blood products are tested with the same tests for HIV and other infectious diseases, which further enhances the safety of the blood supply.
The Red Cross accepts both directed and regular donations and encourages eligible donors to give blood for patients in need.
Pure Blood Registry patients: Please refer to ‘Request List’ page for additional information needed prior to procuring safe blood.
A directed donation occurs when a patient's ABO and Rh compatible family members and/or friends donate blood for his or her upcoming procedure. A patient must have his/her physician submit a Red Cross Special Collections Order form for the Red Cross to collect blood from the selected donors. Once a completed, signed form is received, a specialized scheduling team will contact the donors to arrange appointments at designated collection centers and shipment to participating transfusion services.
Carefully consider the following:
All donated blood products are tested with the same tests for HIV and other infectious diseases, which further enhances the safety of the blood supply.
The Red Cross accepts both directed and regular donations and encourages eligible donors to give blood for patients in need.
Pure Blood Registry patients: Please refer to ‘Request List’ page for additional information needed prior to procuring safe blood.
