US EditionNHS on the Hunt for ‘Precision-Matched’ Blood Donors
UNITED KINGDOM, JUL 23 – NHS Blood and Transplant has DNA-tested 77,000 donors to identify rare blood types and reduce transfusion reactions for patients with conditions like sickle cell disorder.
- In a UK-first drive, NHS Blood and Transplant launched a DNA-testing initiative, ensuring `precision-matched` transfusions.
- NHS Blood and Transplant said that blood matching is vital due to the complexity of blood groups, with 362 known types.
- Scientists have DNA-tested 77,000 donors, performing large-scale genotyping, as part of the project.
- With the supply growing, dozens of rare blood donors have been identified during the process, and stored blood will also be available to donors if they require transfusion.
- Experts hailed the project as `first major step` towards rolling out precision-matched blood more widely, adding NHSBT aims to enhance capacity to find units with rare blood groups.
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Bournemouth Echo
NHS on the hunt for donors with rare blood types as tens of thousands tested
The NHS in England is on the hunt for donors with rare blood types in a UK-first testing initiative.
The Northern Echo
NHS on the hunt for ‘precision-matched’ blood donors
Officials have already screened 77,000 donors.
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NHS on the hunt for ‘precision-matched’ blood donors - Rother Radio
The NHS is searching for blood donors with rare blood types so it can ensure patients in need can receive “precision-matched” blood. Scientists have tested tens of thousands of blood donors to see if they have rare blood types in a UK-first. The blood from donors with rare blood types will be collected and frozen so it can be used to help other people with the same type of blood. It will also be available should the donor be in a situation where…
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