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[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],What is the program? The goal of the PreciseMatch Program is to ensure that everyone in our diverse community has access to the most precisely matched blood products whenever patients might need them. ,[object Object]

For blood transfusions, patients are always matched with donor blood based on their major blood groups such as: For 95% of patient transfusions, this level of matching blood is sufficient (This is referred to as “ABO” and “Rh” blood type) O+ O- A+ A- B+ B- AB+ AB-

O + Any of these donors could provide compatible blood to each other O + O +

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[object Object],How is blood identified? Js(b-) Hy- Di(b-) Vel- Jk(a-b-) Co(a-)

What is an antigen? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Why is my blood unique? ,[object Object],What is rare blood? ,[object Object],[object Object]

Who might need rare blood? ,[object Object],[object Object],Conditions that require blood? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

How many requests does NYBC receive? ,[object Object],[object Object],An estimated 5 % of transfusions require PreciseMatch blood

How we find blood ,[object Object],Increasing the number of donors tested would more fully support patients

[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Checking the Box on the blood donor registration form is important

Geographic areas served by New York Blood Center ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],April 2005 – March 2006 24,439 4,281 20,158 DISTRIBUTION COLLECTIONS SHORTFALL

Schedule your donation Call 1.800.933.Blood PreciseMatch Program Information Call 212.570.3457 or visit www.nybloodcenter.org Donate blood now. People can’t live without it.

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