Blood and Platelet Donation Options for You Now
The donation of blood and the entire transfusion chain are under the responsibility of a single public body, the Blood Establishment. The ethical values associated with donation in France ensure the safety of both blood donors and recipients of blood products. Several types of blood donation are possible, depending on the needs of the patients. To be able to give blood, you have to fulfill a number of conditions. With the platelet donation process this is important now.
EFS and the ethical values of blood donation
Since 1 January 2000, the donation of blood and the entire transfusion chain are under the responsibility of a single public body, the Blood Establishment (EFS). Under the supervision of the Ministry of Health, the EFS thus have a monopoly in the following areas:
- Blood collection
- The preparation of blood products
- Biological qualification of donations
- The distribution of blood products to health facilities, whether