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Blood donor screening for pets - what you need to know
By Wardrop, K J et al.·Published in Journal of veterinary internal medicine·2016·Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, United States·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Update on Canine and Feline Blood Donor Screening for Blood-Borne Pathogens.
Plain-English summary
This research discusses updates on guidelines for testing blood donors in dogs and cats for infectious diseases. The information was shared at a veterinary conference in 2015 and builds on earlier recommendations from 2005. The goal is to ensure that blood from pet donors is safe and free from harmful pathogens before it is used for transfusions. This is important for protecting the health of pets receiving blood. Overall, the updates aim to improve the safety of blood donations in North America.
Abstract
An update on the 2005 American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine (ACVIM) Consensus Statement on blood donor infectious disease screening was presented at the 2015 ACVIM Forum in Indianapolis, Indiana, followed by panel and audience discussion. The updated consensus statement is presented below. The consensus statement aims to provide guidance on appropriate blood-borne pathogen testing for canine and feline blood donors in North America.
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