Short Answer
Yes. If you have access to the relevant hospital or blood bank, you should contact them directly regarding the actual blood requirement and availability.
Detailed Explanation
A BDOI® blood request can help communicate a need to the donor community, but it does not replace communication with the medical facility responsible for the patient's care.
Hospitals and blood banks can provide information about:
- The actual blood requirement.
- Required blood component.
- Blood group requirements.
- Availability.
- Donation eligibility.
- Where and when donation should take place.
Users should follow the instructions provided by the relevant medical facility.
Key Points
- Contact hospitals or blood banks directly when possible.
- Confirm the actual requirement.
- Confirm the required component and blood group.
- Follow the medical facility's instructions.
- Do not rely solely on a BDOI® post for medical or blood-supply confirmation.
❤️ Motivation
Use every reliable channel available when someone needs blood.
