Wednesday, November 10, 1999
Online database helps blood supply
An Internet database of blood products unveiled nationally last week could save lives and health dollars, sponsors say.
The database — www.transfusion.org — allows any hospital or blood collection service to see what surplus blood is being offered where and for what price. Instantly.
“Patients' lives get saved faster because they get the blood faster,” said Melissa McMillan of America's Blood Centers (ABC), which collects about half the nation's blood donations and is launching the site.
Hoxworth Blood Center, which coordinates blood donation throughout the Tristate, belongs to ABC and works with other blood-banking organizations to share blood resources.
“We look forward to any new ways that can help us in that area,” says Hoxworth spokeswoman Marsha Terry. “We're always looking for ways for us to be alerted and to alert others about available blood components for patients in our community and throughout the nation.”
Today, blood is shared through a behind-the-scenes process that can be slow and vulnerable to favoritism. Blood collection agencies serve the needs of their business partners before offering any surplus to others. When they do have blood to share, it is offered through a national system of phone calls and faxes.
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