Blood banks in hospitals in the state of São Paulo have a low donation rate and this may be related to the increase in cases of coronavirus.
According to data from Fundação Pró-Sangue, a public institution linked to the São Paulo State Government Health Department and to the Hospital das Clínicas, Faculty of Medicine, University of São Paulo, the low stock mainly affects types A- and O+, O -, B+ and B-, which are in critical condition.
Blood type A+ is on alert and blood types AB+ and AB- are stable.
In addition to the treatment for hospitalized patients with Covid-19, the donated material is designated for disease procedures and surgeries that require blood transfusion.
In a period of advancement of SARS-CoV-2 cases, the new rules, to donate blood it is necessary:
- People diagnosed or suspected of having coronavirus are able to donate 10 days after full recovery;
- Asymptomatic patients with a positive test are able to donate after 10 days from the test date;
- Candidates who have had contact with positive cases of contamination by coronavirus are able to donate after 7 days of the last contact;
- Those who underwent voluntary isolation or under medical advice are able to donate after the isolation period has expired;
- Health professionals are able to donate, as long as they are using PPE correctly.
You can schedule the donation at a Fundação Pró-sangue donation center by clicking here.
In the capital of São Paulo, the Hospital do Servidor Público Estadual (HSPE) is one of those who are suffering from a shortage of donations. According to information, the HSPE records the lowest stock since the beginning of the pandemic.
Blood donation is made at the address: Rua Pedro de Toledo, 1800, Vila Clementino. Collection is made from Monday to Friday, from 9 am to 4 pm and on Saturdays, from 8 am to 4 pm. It is not necessary to schedule an appointment.
According to hospital rules, those diagnosed with Covid-19 are prohibited from donating blood for 30 days after the end of symptoms.
In the blood bank of BP – A Beneficência Portuguesa de São Paulo, the alert is critical for types O- and A-.
To donate, it is necessary to attend the address: Rua Maestro Cardim, nº 1.041. Opening hours are from Monday to Friday, from 8 am to 4 pm, and on Saturdays, from 7 am to 2 pm.
Source: CNN Brasil
