{"id":3509,"date":"2020-07-05T10:00:16","date_gmt":"2020-07-05T17:00:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sandiegonewsdesk.com\/?p=3509"},"modified":"2020-07-02T12:22:35","modified_gmt":"2020-07-02T19:22:35","slug":"blood-donors-receive-free-antibody-tests-at-san-diego-blood-bank","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sandiegonewsdesk.com\/?p=3509","title":{"rendered":"Blood Donors Receive Free Antibody Tests at San Diego Blood Bank"},"content":{"rendered":"

SAN DIEGO (JUNE 29, 2020)<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 Starting today through the month of July, San Diego Blood Bank is testing all blood donations for SARS-CoV-2 antibodies,\u00a0the virus that causes the COVID-19<\/strong>\u00a0as a service to the community and to assist in identifying potential candidates for convalescent plasma.\u00a0Appointments are required for all blood donations.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

<\/u><\/u><\/u>The antibody test detects if someone\u2019s immune system has developed antibodies to the SARS-CoV-2 virus, regardless of if someone showed symptoms.\u00a0This is NOT a diagnostic test. It will not detect active infections or recent exposure.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

<\/u><\/u><\/u>Donors who are found positive for SARS-CoV-2 will be able to donate COVID-19 convalescent plasma (CCP) the next time they donate. CCP is being used to treat patients in critical condition.<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/u><\/u><\/u><\/u>The test is authorized by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for emergency use. Per state law, all reactive and nonreactive test results will be reported to the California Department of Public health. Donors will receive results in their SDBB wellness portal 7-10 days after donation.<\/span><\/p>\n

To be eligible to donate blood, you must be at least 17 years old, weigh at least 114 pounds and be in general good health. To make an appointment, please visit <\/span>www.sandiegobloodbank.org\/donate<\/span><\/a>\u00a0or call (619) 400-8251.<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/u><\/u><\/u><\/u>About San Diego Blood Bank\u202f<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/u><\/u>SDBB is dedicated to community health by providing a reliable supply of blood to patients in need. Our vision is to further ensure the health of our community by simultaneously delivering related health and wellness education and services and extending into research. SDBB is an independent, 501(c)(3) non-profit that serves hospitals in San Diego, Orange, Imperial and Los Angeles counties with blood transfusion products and reference laboratory services. SDBB currently operates six local donor centers and 10 bloodmobiles. SDBB\u2019s Cell Therapy Program provides lifesaving stem cell transplants to patients worldwide. For more information about SDBB, visit\u202f<\/span>www.SanDiegoBloodBank.org<\/span><\/a>\u202for connect with us on\u202f<\/span>Facebook<\/span><\/a>\u202fand\u202f<\/span>Twitter<\/span><\/a>.\u202f\u202f<\/span>\u202f<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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