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  • 29/01/2025

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How long does it typically take for hospitals to screen blood after a donation? I donated on Saturday around 11 am and now it's been over 30 hours since then. I'm just wondering if they've already screened my blood or not.

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Dr. Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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  • 6+ Yrs
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screening completed within 24 hrs but if there are lot of samples it takes time to screen your sample

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Answered 04/07/2025

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