If you are CMV-Negative, we encourage you to donate as often as possible, as your blood can help many of our patients with weakened immune systems! CMV is a common virus which is harmless to most people but can cause severe infections for patients with weak immune systems. As our hospital provides care for children who are going through Bone Marrow Transplant therapy or have weakened immune systems due to receiving aggressive chemotherapy treatment, blood donations that are CMV-Negative are particularly valuable to the recovery of many children throughout Los Angeles County and beyond.
Click here to schedule your blood donation appointment online. The window period for CMV infection is estimated to be 6 to 8 weeks in duration. Seronegative donors serve as a continuous supply of CMV negative products.
The CMV status of these donors is reconfirmed with each donation. Olivia received double the amount of blood and nutrients needed for growth, while Cameron was born severely anemic. Cameron needed an emergency blood transfusion of CMV negative blood due to her delicate state. After spending 57 days in the NICU, the sisters both went home healthy and ready to conquer the world.
Types of Blood Donations. Whole Blood Donation. The smallest patients need the most specialized care.
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