Do animals have blood types?

Do animals have blood types?

We all know that humans have blood types that fall within one of eight categories:  A Positive, A Negative, B Positive, B Negative, O Positive, O Negative, AB Positive, and AB Negative.  But have you ever wondered if animals have blood types?  We have!  So we did a...
Paid vs. Volunteer Donation

Paid vs. Volunteer Donation

One of the most common questions we get asked is if we pay people to give blood, platelets, or plasma.  The quick answer is no, but it’s a bit more complicated than that.  Blood and blood components are an intricate part of the healthcare system.  There are two types...
Is Donating Blood Right for You?

Is Donating Blood Right for You?

You often see our pleas for blood donation but, is donating blood right for you?  It depends!  Blood and blood components are an intricate part of the health care system.  While most donations are collected as whole blood and then broken down into its core components,...
Testosterone Therapy & Blood Donation

Testosterone Therapy & Blood Donation

Testosterone Therapy + Blood Donation = A Winning Combination Men who are prescribed testosterone therapy are also often prescribed blood donation, known as therapeutic phlebotomy, as their hemoglobin levels rise.  Testosterone therapy can affect iron levels and lead...