Red Blood Cell Donation - Power Reds - Red Cross Blood Services
WEBPower Red is similar to a whole blood donation, except a special machine is used to allow you to safely donate two units of red blood cells during one donation while returning your plasma and platelets to you. Maximize your impact and schedule a …
The Technology Behind Blood Donation - Stanford Blood Center
WEBOct 18, 2018 · Keep reading for a glimpse at the technology behind blood donation. Hemaflow Scale. When you’re donating whole blood, the blood flows into a bag which is constantly being rocked by a machine. This is called a …
Double Red Cell — Blood Assurance
WEBUsing a special machine similar to an Apheresis (platelet) donation, the ALYX machine collects two units of red blood cells instead of one. Platelets and plasma are returned to the donor by a single-use disposable kit and the donor receives a saline solution for hydration.
Collecting Plasma on the ALYX Machine - Stanford Blood Center
WEBFeb 13, 2019 · The ALYX machine is an apheresis machine that separates and collects various blood components and returns what we aren’t using to the donor — if you’ve done a double red blood cell (DRBC) donation, then you’ve donated through the ALYX machine.
Power Red Donation - Our Blood Institute
WEBLearn how to maximize your donation with Power Red by calling 877-340-8777 or click below to make your Power Red appointment today. Schedule Your Power Red Donation Now. What's a Power Red donation? A safe way to give more red blood cells and save even more lives.
What Is a Power Red Donation? - Vitalant
WEBIf you find it hard to squeeze blood donation into your busy schedule, a Power Red is a time-saver. While the donation itself takes about 30 minutes longer than a whole blood donation, you can only donate a Power Red every 112 days, up to three times a year.
Donate Super Red — Stanford Blood Center
WEBDuring a SuperRed donation, an automated blood cell collection machine, called an ALYX machine, is used to draw whole blood. Your red blood cells are separated via centrifuge and retained, and the remaining blood components are returned back to you at …
Donation Process Overview - Red Cross Blood
WEBIf you’re donating whole blood, we’ll cleanse an area on your arm and insert a brand new sterile needle for the blood draw. (This feels like a quick pinch and is over in seconds.) Other types of donations, such as platelets, are made using an apheresis machine which will be connected to both arms.
About Donating Double Red Cells | Learn More - OneBlood
WEBDonating double red cells involves a few simple steps, and a special machine called the Alyx. Watch the video to learn more. Ready To Donate? Quick Facts. Whole blood is made up of red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets, all of which are suspended in a liquid called plasma. How Often Can I Donate.
Blood donation - Mayo Clinic
WEBNov 30, 2023 · New, sterile disposable equipment is used for each donor, so there's no risk of getting a bloodborne infection by donating blood. Most healthy adults can donate a pint (about half a liter) safely, without health risks. Within a few days of a blood donation, your body replaces the lost fluids.