Coffee Memorial Blood Center announces new blood fusion to stop COVID-19 progress of infection
Published: Jan. 26, 2022 at 3:54 PM CST
AMARILLO, Texas (KFDA) - Coffee Memorial Blood Center is saying a newly improved plasma using in blood infusions is ready for use.
The purpose of this convalescent plasma is to help slow or stop the progression of a COVID-19 infection.
The blood center is also asking anyone who has had a COVID-19 infection within the last six months and after 10 days of being fully recovered to donate their blood to increase the supply.
Screening tests for COVID-19 antibodies will be available to all donors through February 6.
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