How soon after the donation can blood be used on a patient?

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Dr Siri Nallapu

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A direct donation occurs when a patient's ABO and Rh compatible family members and/or friends donate blood for his or her upcoming procedure. Otherwise a patient has to be given blood which has been processed atleast for a week before transfusing on a patient.

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Answered 24/07/2025

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