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The Rewarding Benefits of Becoming a Blood Donor

WebHere are some other rewarding benefits: One donation can save three lives. It could help identify underlying health concerns such as anaemia and high or low blood …

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Easy Steps to a Healthier You

WebBy Melanie Rossouw When we think of healthy living, we all know that eating healthy, regular exercise and good quality sleep is vital to a healthy lifestyle, and even …

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The Difference Between a Phlebotomist and a Professional Nurse

WebYes, you read correctly. A phlebotomist is a fairly new profession (about 15 years) in South Africa. A phlebotomist’s qualification takes 2 years, whereafter they write …

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Western Cape Blood Service – Do something remarkable

WebDonate blood You can speak to us! Toll-free 0800 OBLOOD 0800 625663 Operating hours are: Monday – Friday from 08:00 – 16:00 Contact Us Are you interested in hosting a …

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Clinical information

WebThe blood services in South Africa jointly publish the Clinical Guidelines for the Use of Blood Products in South Africa, a booklet that provides clinicians with a wide array of …

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About us – Western Cape Blood Service

WebThe Western Cape Blood Service is a non-profit, independent organisation operating throughout the Western Cape. We work without prejudice to supply safe blood and blood …

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Look Out for WCBS Educational Poster Campaigns for Blood Users

WebWCBS is implementing educational poster campaigns as part of its transfusion education tools for blood users to encourage best transfusion practices and …

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Plasma donors – Western Cape Blood Service

WebContact us on 021 507 6300 for an appointment. As a plasma donor, you’ll be required to complete our standard donor questionnaire. Due to the length of the procedure, plasma …

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Clinical guidelines – Western Cape Blood Service

WebThe blood services in South Africa jointly publish the Clinical Guidelines for the Use of Blood Products in South Africa, a booklet that provides clinicians with a wide array of …

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Donor questionnaire – Western Cape Blood Service

WebEnglish (541KB) Afrikaans (525KB) This electronic copy of the confidential donor questionnaire are for viewing purposes only. Due to safety reasons, the confidential …

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Accreditation – Western Cape Blood Service

WebWe are fully accredited as a Blood Service for collection, processing, testing and distribution of blood and blood products by the South African National Accreditation System …

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Iron-rich Cookbook 2021 – Western Cape Blood Service

WebIron-rich Cookbook 2021. Dear Reader, Maintaining a good Haemoglobin (Hb) level is very important for your health as well as for donating blood. We test your …

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For immediate release 1 Day – 1 Nation

WebFor immediate release. 2 April 2024. 1 Day – 1 Nation - 5000 Units of Blood. The Western Cape Blood Service (WCBS) together with the South African National Blood

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Covid-19 and blood donation FAQs – Western Cape Blood Service

WebWhat should I do if I am diagnosed with COVID-19 after donating blood? Should you develop Coronavirus infection within 14 days of donating blood, please urgently contact …

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Careers – Western Cape Blood Service

WebThe Western Cape Blood Service has provided the Western Cape with sufficient safe blood for more than 80 years. Donors and recipients are our priority whilst we manage the …

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Informed consent

WebInformed Consent. Blood product transfusions form a life-saving part of modern medicine, but they are not without risk. It is the responsibility of the clinician to prescribe these …

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ISBT Cape Town 2023 Congress Feedback – Western Cape Blood …

WebISBT Cape Town 2023 Congress Feedback. It was a wonderful opportunity to network with local and international colleagues on 18-21 November, as experts in blood …

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Iron-rich Cookbook 2022

WebIron-rich Cookbook 2022. Dear Reader, In 2021 we released the first edition of our Iron-Spired digital cookbook to create awareness about eating iron-rich foods and …

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