The vein to vein process: Transfusion medicine from the donor to the patient
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Multi-disciplinary Transfusion Medicine Lecture Series
March Edition - 7th March 2026
The Vein-to-Vein Process: Transfusion Medicine from the Donor to the Patient Donor eligibility, donor testing, blood collection types, processing, leukoreduction, pathogen inactivation, culture and storage.
Dr. Kirsten Alcorn
Co-Chief Medical Officer Bloodworks Northwest
About this Lecture
- 7th March 2026
- 5PM West African Time
In this lecture, Dr. Kirsten Alcorn provides an overview of the vein-to-vein process in transfusion medicine, focusing on the journey of blood from donor recruitment and eligibility assessment to blood collection, testing, processing, storage, and transfusion to the patient.
The session explores key concepts including donor screening, blood collection types, leukoreduction, pathogen inactivation, culture procedures, and storage practices, highlighting their role in ensuring the safety, quality, and effective use of blood products in clinical care.
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