Blood bank – Canine donor requirements

Blood Donor Requirements

Canine

  • 1-6 years of age
  • Greater than 50 pounds
  • Good temperament
  • Females must be spayed and not have had an estrus cycle
  • Must be current on vaccinations (rabies and DHLPP)
  • Negative for  vector and non-vector born diseases ( Heartworm, Lyme, Erlichia canis, Anaplasma)
  • Currently not on medication except for heartworm prevention and flea and tick treatment
  • No history of chronic medical problems
  • No history of prior blood transfusion

Laboratory Test:

Blood typing will be done at the time the first donation is made.

Yearly:

  • Canine snap 4Dx
  • Complete Blood Cell Count
  • Serum Chemistry profile
  • Fecal test
  • Urinalysis

Prior to Donation:

  • PCV/TP
  • BMBT
  • Blood smear

Additional clotting function test will be preformed if the BMBT is abnormal.

Abnormal results in laboratory test will result in the donor not being able to donate at that time and possibly any time in the future.

Pre-Donation Physical Exam

Each donor will receive a complete physical exam prior to donation, including inspection for external parasites. A detailed history will also be taken on the donor, making sure to note any traveling, boarding and medications that have been given since last donation was made.

Recipients

  • Crossmatch with donor blood
  • Blood typing
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