Life Blood Newsletter – July 2021
Dear Life Blood Reader, Welcome to this edition of [...]
FAQ: Can people who have had a COVID-19 vaccination donate blood?
Answer: Yes. There is no deferral period for people [...]
WCBS Introduces Erythrocyte Magnetized Technology for Donation Testing
The Red Cell Serology Laboratory has recently replaced the [...]
Crossmatch Complications Due to Effect of Daratumumab (CD38 Monoclonal Antibody)
Daratumumab is CD38 monoclonal antibody that is effective in [...]
WCBS COVID-19 Deferrals for Healthcare Workers
WCBS revised its deferral criteria for healthcare workers, so [...]
WCBS Introduces Plasma Donation – You are Golden. Donate Plasma.
In order to meet the increasing demand for plasma-derived [...]
WCBS Gets Full Ownership for the Provision of Irradiated Blood Products in the Western Cape
WCBS has acquired two new Mk2 X-ray type irradiators, [...]
How did COVID-19 affect the Western Cape Blood Service in 2020?
The COVID-19 pandemic had a significant impact on every [...]
Thank you for helping us keep the beat going
Our hearts are full of gratitude as we wrap [...]
Young Blood Newsletter July 2021
Dear Blood Donor, Welcome to our winter Young Blood [...]