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FAQ on Novel Coronavirus and Blood Donation

September 11, 2020 5:30 am Published by Suchi Pandey, MD Comments Off

An Update on SBC’s COVID-19 Convalescent Plasma Program

July 10, 2020 7:52 am Published by Suchi Pandey, MD Comments Off

As COVID-19 cases surge once again throughout the state, SBC is seeing a spike in demand for COVID-19 convalescent plasma (CCP), which is donated from recovered COVID-19 patients due to the SARS-CoV-2 antibodies it contains. CCP is being transfused into...

Bloodsuckers: 7 Things You Should Know About the Mosquito

September 19, 2019 4:04 pm Published by Suchi Pandey, MD Comments Off

Although the summer may be winding down, mosquito season is still upon us. Typically, the season goes from April to November in the Bay Area. This summer, Stanford Blood Center received quite a few interesting questions from blood donors about...

What’s Up with Zika? What Have We Learned Over the Last Few Years and Where Are We Now?

January 30, 2019 11:31 am Published by Suchi Pandey, MD Comments Off

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Deferral Periods Have Changed

Have you or someone you know been deferred from donation? You may now be eligible! On September 17, 2020, SBC reduced or eliminated deferrals for a number of risk factors, including travel to malaria-risk countries.

Skip the Line With SBC preCheck™!

Want to speed up your next donation? You can now fill out your medical history form before you arrive for your appointment! Learn more

All Donations Now Tested for SARS-CoV-2 Antibodies

On July 30, SBC began testing all donations for SARS-CoV-2 antibodies. Find out more about this test and the meaning of positive and negative results. Learn More

FREE Jersey Mike’s sub sandwich!

Missed our April Jersey Mike’s promotion? No worries, you can take another bite! September 1 – 30, donate blood at any center or mobile drive and you’ll get a coupon for a free Jersey Mike’s sub sandwich. Learn more

Sunday Appointments Now Available!

We’ll be here all week, folks! Our Menlo Park and South Bay donor centers are now open on Sundays. Check out our center hours and locations. Learn more

MSM Deferral Changed to Three Months

On September 17, 2020, SBC updated the deferral period for a number of risk factors, which included revisions to the MSM guidelines. Read more here.

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Convalescent Plasma Donation Program

Recovered from COVID-19? You may be a candidate for our Convalescent Plasma Donation Program. Learn More

Novel Coronavirus

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Zika Virus

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Reentry Testing Updates

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For donors under 18

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Instructions for Minors

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