DRK-Blutspendedienst West
The DRK-Blutspendedienst West is dedicated to ensuring a safe and sufficient blood supply in Germany, especially in North Rhine-Westphalia, Rhineland-Palatinate, and Saarland. They organize daily blood donation appointments, support hospitals and clinics, and engage in health and community initiatives. Their mission emphasizes transparency, human rights, environmental protection, and responsible practices. They utilize modern digital tools such as online appointment systems, digital donor questionnaires, and social media to enhance their services and community engagement.
Industries
Nr. of Employees
Very Large (1000+)
DRK-Blutspendedienst West
Westphalia, Iowa, United States, North America
Products
Lyophilized single-donor therapeutic plasma (200 ml package)
Freeze-dried human plasma derived from a single donation, packaged with water for injection and an over-connection system; intended to be reconstituted and administered by IV infusion immediately after preparation.
Lyophilized single-donor therapeutic plasma (200 ml package)
Freeze-dried human plasma derived from a single donation, packaged with water for injection and an over-connection system; intended to be reconstituted and administered by IV infusion immediately after preparation.
Services
Mobile and fixed-site blood collection events
On-site donation services delivered via mobile teams and permanent centers for collection of whole blood, plasma and platelet donations.
Pop-up blood donation site deployment
Temporary donation sites established in public venues with short-term staffing, donor flow management and local promotion to reach donors in high-traffic locations.
Mobile blood collection vehicle deployment (bloodmobile)
Deployment of dedicated bloodmobile units equipped with multiple donation couches, on-board laboratory capability, registration systems and controlled collection equipment for corporate, institutional or community donation events.
Stem cell donor typization and registry services
On-site HLA/typization of eligible donors and management of a regional stem cell donor registry to support transplantation matching.
Central laboratory diagnostic services
Provision of specialized laboratory testing (serology, immunohematology, platelet/HLA diagnostics, specialist assays) and preanalytics support for clinical partners.
Malaria and parasitology screening for donors
Laboratory screening of donor samples for malaria exposure to ensure donor and recipient safety, applied for donors with relevant travel or residency histories.
Mobile and fixed-site blood collection events
On-site donation services delivered via mobile teams and permanent centers for collection of whole blood, plasma and platelet donations.
Pop-up blood donation site deployment
Temporary donation sites established in public venues with short-term staffing, donor flow management and local promotion to reach donors in high-traffic locations.
Mobile blood collection vehicle deployment (bloodmobile)
Deployment of dedicated bloodmobile units equipped with multiple donation couches, on-board laboratory capability, registration systems and controlled collection equipment for corporate, institutional or community donation events.
Stem cell donor typization and registry services
On-site HLA/typization of eligible donors and management of a regional stem cell donor registry to support transplantation matching.
Central laboratory diagnostic services
Provision of specialized laboratory testing (serology, immunohematology, platelet/HLA diagnostics, specialist assays) and preanalytics support for clinical partners.
Malaria and parasitology screening for donors
Laboratory screening of donor samples for malaria exposure to ensure donor and recipient safety, applied for donors with relevant travel or residency histories.
Expertise Areas
- Blood services and transfusion medicine
- Plasma product processing and lyophilization
- Stem cell donor registry and HLA typing
- Immunohematology and platelet/HLA diagnostics
Key Technologies
- Lyophilization (freeze-drying) of plasma
- HLA typing and immunohematology serology
- Platelet/HLA diagnostic assays
- Blood group serology