Rh Immune Globulin (Anti-D)
Our Anti-D donors help produce this immune globulin
(IG) that prevents Hemolytic Disease of Newborn and saves
the lives of Rh positive babies born to Rh negative women. Without the IG, the mother's immune system could attack the blood of the
fetus. Many of our donors are women who suffered
the loss of a child before Rh Immune Globulin was available.
Donors must be Rh negative and, if female, no longer be able
to bear children.
Hepatitis B Immune Globulin (Anti-HBs)
Anti-HBs donors help produce a product that protects
people that are accidentally exposed to Hepatitis B. If
you have been vaccinated or are willing to be vaccinated
against Hepatitis B you may qualify for this program.
Vaccinia Immune Globulin (VIG)
Vaccinia donors must have been previously vaccinated
for smallpox and be willing to be vaccinated again. Their
plasma is used to make a product that can be given to those
who have serious reactions after receiving the vaccine. Vaccinia Immune Globulin (VIG) is given to those who suffer serious complications due to
smallpox vaccine.
Anthrax Immune Globulin (AIG)
Our Anthrax donors have received at least 4 doses
of the Anthrax vaccine and help manufacture a product to
treat people infected with or at risk for inhalational anthrax.
Varicella Zoster Immune
Globulin (VariZIG™)
Donors in this program will be vaccinated against
chickenpox. The resulting antibodies that these donors
produce can help treat pregnant women exposed to or infected
with chickenpox.
Diagnostic Red Cell Antibodies
Donors in this program have developed red cell
antibodies either through pregnancy or blood transfusion.
In rare cases, these antibodies may be naturally occurring.
The antibodies from these donors are made into blood bank
typing seras needed to make blood transfusions safe and
possible. If you have been told you have a red blood cell
antibody please contact us for more information.
Disease State Antibodies
We are always looking for donors who may have recently been diagnosed with a viral illness such as Hepatitis A or B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Mononucleosis, chickenpox and many others. Additionally, there is a need for plasma from donors with chronic and/or recurring conditions such as Shingles and Rheumatoid Arthritis. Antibodies
from our disease state donors are used to make test kits
that help diagnose others with the same condition. If you
have been recently diagnosed or have a chronic condition
please contact us to see if your antibodies are needed.
Whole Blood
Our whole blood donors have very special blood
types. Their red blood cells are used to stimulate antibody
production in our Anti-D and Diagnostic Red Cell donors.
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