SEATTLE — Bloodworks Northwest has issued an urgent appeal for blood and platelet donors.
Officials with Bloodworks say there is a special need for Type O blood, both positive and negative, platelets and AB plasma.
Inventories have dipped sharply as a result of reduced collection during summer vacations, officials said in a release.
"Summer is always a challenging time for blood collection, and we're already at the point where inventories of the most-needed blood types are at critical levels -- meaning we have only a two- or three-day supply," Dr. James P. AuBuchon said in the release. "Blood collections usually fall by about 15-20 percent during summer with schools and colleges on break and donors on vacation."
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We've issued an urgent appeal for blood and platelets. There is a special need for Type O blood (positive and negative), platelets, and AB plasma. Please donate if you're eligible: schedule.bloodworksnw.org
Posted by Bloodworks Northwest on Monday, July 11, 2016
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