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What does the Blood Bank of the Fundación Valle del Lili?

The Blood Bank is responsible for the collection, processing, fractionation, and storage of blood components, ensuring their timely and safe availability for patients who need them. It operates under rigorous quality standards and utilizes state-of-the-art technology and highly trained personnel. Through donation campaigns, it promotes community participation and strengthens the social commitment to the health and well-being of the population.

You, your company, educational institution, or church can work hand in hand with the Blood Bank of the Fundación Valle del Lili helping to save lives; conducting blood donation campaigns.

For this purpose, we have two mobile units equipped with all the physical and human resources to guarantee the well-being and comfort of our donors.

Impact of blood and platelet donation by apheresis on medical treatments

Blood and platelet donation through apheresis is crucial for a variety of medical treatments, surgeries, and therapies. By donating, you are helping patients with cancer, blood disorders, severe anemia, premature newborns, and people who require transfusions for complex procedures. Your generosity can save lives and improve the quality of life for those who need it most.

What happens to donated blood?

The Blood Bank processes whole blood and platelet donations by apheresis, separating the blood components (red blood cells, plasma, and platelets). All components undergo rigorous testing to ensure their quality, including screening for viruses such as HIV and Hepatitis, minimizing risks.

Only those components that meet the standards receive a quality seal, ensuring their proper use in patients.

Requirements for donating blood and platelets

    Present your identity document.

    Enjoy good health.

    Having eaten previously.

    Weigh more than 50 kilos.

    Not being pregnant or breastfeeding during the baby's first six months.

    If you have taken any type of antibiotic, you can donate 15 days after you have finished the treatment.

    If you have visited malaria-endemic areas (Pacific Coast, Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Panama), you must wait 14 days.

    If you have had dental treatment, you should wait 3 to 15 days, depending on the procedure.

    If you have had plastic surgery, you must wait six months.

    If you have experienced flu-like symptoms, respiratory symptoms, or have tested positive for Covid-19, you should wait 15 days after the symptoms have passed.

    If you have had tattoos, acupuncture, piercings, mesotherapy or neural therapy, you should wait six months.

Blood bank contact:

Call us: (+57) 602 331 9090 ext. 3248, 3016

Email: bancodesangre@fvl.org.co

WhatsApp: (+57) 314 545 71 75

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