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All blood transfused in New Jersey is collected from volunteer blood donors. Methods employed in New Jersey include rigorous screening and exclusion of donors who are at high risk of exposure to AIDS and hepatitis. Each unit of blood is tested by the latest FDA approved method for the presence of the antibody to hepatitis and HIV viruses. These measures have proven to be very effective.
Autologous (self) Blood Donation
Autologous blood donation refers to the practice of donating one’s own blood for storage prior to a medical or surgical procedure. Directed or designated blood storage refers to designating the blood of a specific individual for use by you during a medical or surgical procedure. For information regarding this service, contact the Blood Center of New Jersey at 800-NJBLOOD or visit www.bloodnj.org or the Blood Bank at 732-499-6026.
Organ and Tissue Donors
In cooperation with The Sharing Network, a not-for-profit, federally certified, state-approved organization, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital at Rahway can facilitate recovery of organs and tissues for more than 50,000 people nationally who are awaiting organ transplantation. For further information patient and families ask to speak with the hospital's organ donor coordinators or call The Sharing Network 1-800-541-0075 or visit www.sharenj.org for information about donating organs and tissue, plus info on putting organ donation permission on drivers license.
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