The Basics
How long does it typically take to donate blood, making it possible to change someone's life? (appointment length)
About an hour
What is the condition characterized by a deficiency of red blood cells or of hemoglobin in the blood
Anemia
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Who can benefit from stem cell donation?
Stem cell transplants can treat over 80 diseases and disorders, including various types of blood cancers, bone marrow deficiency diseases, aplastic anemia, inherited immune system disorders, and metabolic disorders.
What is the minimum height requirement for blood donation in Canada?
Donors must be at least 147 cm (4’ 10”) tall.
What are some ways to donate to CBS without donating blood? (List 2)
possible answers: one-time or recurring financial donations, organize group donations in collaboration with other organizations or communities, sponsor a donation event or even volunteer your time.
The process by which blood cells are formed is known as this.
hematopoiesis
Where would you travel to in the next year, if you could?
Fun fact one of our execs is backpacking Europe next month :)
What are the three ways to donate stem cells?
The three ways to donate stem cells are peripheral blood stem cells, bone marrow, and cord blood.
What languages are Canadian Blood Services' donor questionnaire available in?
English and French.
What are the four areas of activity undertaken by Canadian Blood Services?
Blood, Plasma, Stem Cells, Organs and Tissues
What condition affects the shape of red blood cells, which carry oxygen to all parts of the body?
Sickle Cell Anemia
What is your dream pet?
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What are the steps involved in finding a suitable match for a stem cell transplant from a volunteer unrelated donor?
The process involves submitting a search request to the stem cell registry, identifying potential donors, contacting them, and confirming their interest and eligibility through health screening.
If you received any blood products, you must wait
six (6) months before donating.
What should donors do just before donating?
Have a salty snack and 500 mL of water just before you donate.
Not all organisms have red blood. Name an animal and their unique blood color.
Crabs have blue blood. Earthworms and leeches have green blood. Many invertebrates, such as starfish, have clear or yellowish blood.
What's your favourite type of flower?
Fun fact malea used to love lilies and baby breaths but is in her tulip phase rn.
What is the function of bone marrow in the body?
Bone marrow acts as a factory, producing blood-forming stem cells essential for maintaining a healthy bloodstream.
How long should individuals wait after childbirth before donating blood?
Six (6) months.
What is the primary source of funding for Canadian Blood Services?
Provincial and territorial governments
What is Rh incompatibility?
Rh incompatibility occurs when the mother's blood type is Rh negative and her fetus' blood type is Rh positive. Antibodies from an Rh negative mother may enter the blood stream of her unborn Rh positive infant, damaging the red blood cells (RBCs).
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How are peripheral blood stem cells collected?
Peripheral blood stem cells are collected through a process called apheresis, where stem cells are separated from the circulating blood using a machine. Donors receive injections of a medication called "granulocyte colony-stimulating factor" (G-CSF) to increase stem cell production before donation.
Why must donors with Rh negative blood type wait six (6) months after pregnancy before donating?
Due to receiving Rh immune globulin, which can interfere with testing of donated blood.