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blood bank
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blood bank

In medicine, institution in which blood products are prepared, tested, and stored prior to transfusion into patients. Blood is screened for infections such as hepatitis and HIV and sorted by blood group. Whole blood may be stored for three weeks when refrigerated. It can also be used to obtain blood products, such as platelets and blood cells.


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ViaCell has built a high growth business based on innovative umbilical cord blood preservation technology, with a strong, established market presence," said Gregory L.
Under the legislation, the New York State Department of Health will develop a program to inform the public of the potential medical benefits of cord blood preservation.
ViaCord[R], the umbilical cord blood preservation division of ViaCell, Inc.
 
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