Blood donors can also add their name to the NBS's own Bone Marrow Register - and become a lifesaver twice over this holiday.
In the meantime, the NBS will continue to provide CMV seronegative components when requested for appropriate recipients.
Now, 40% of adult therapeutic doses (ATD) of platelets collected by the NBS are collected by apheresis.
Originally, the group were awarded an NBS award to hold a pageant to portray the medieval history of the Priory.
Such packs should be returned to the local Blood Center for onward transmission within the NBS.
The NBS ' prime concern is always the safety of patients through maintaining the quality and sufficiency of the blood supply.
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