Hunterdon Medical Center Will Accept Double Platelet Donations
Pictured: Hunterdon Medical Center blood donor Paul Corbett of Lopatcong regularly donates using the Trima Apheresis Procedure. Pictured with Mr. Corbett is Cindy Salmon, MLT, ASCP, Apheresis Coordinator.
Published March 26, 2010
Hunterdon Medical Center has a community blood donor service which means the blood we draw is given to Hunterdon Medical Center patients only. We are about 70% self sufficient. However, the other 30% must be purchased from other blood centers. In order to increase our own blood supply in our community we need your help. We have the ability to draw multiple blood products from donors, using our Trima Apheresis Instrument.
Pheresis, which means “to separate,” is a special kind of blood donation which allows the collection of just one part of blood…platelets. As of April 5th, Hunterdon Medical Center will begin drawing double unit platelets from candidates who meet weight, height and iron requirements. “Blood platelet donations are used for accident victims, people undergoing surgery, patients receiving treatment for cancer and other diseases,” explained Cindy Salmon, MLT, ASCP, Apheresis Coordinator.
If you would like to make an appointment or if you have any questions regarding the Trima Apheresis Procedure, call 908-788-6405 or 908-788-6100 ext. 7488.