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• What is the title of the document?

  DONOHEMATOLOGY AND TRANSFUSION MEDICINE
• What should be done to the donor's arm before donation?

  Inspect for skin lesions
• What indicates a problem during the blood donation process?

  Evidence of skin lesions
• Which skin disorders are not causes for deferral?

  Poison Ivy and other rashes
• What must be evaluated by a blood bank physician?

  Skin disorders near the venipuncture site
• What medications can cause donor deferral for platelets?

  Aspirin and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
• Which vaccines lead to donor deferral?

  Live attenuated vaccines like Yellow fever
• What is the deferral period for termination of pregnancy?

  12 months
• What is the deferral period for abortion or miscarriage up to 12 weeks?

  Up to 12 weeks age of gestation
• What is the deferral period for abortion or miscarriage after 12 weeks?

  12 months
• Who is a recipient of blood transfusion?

  Someone who has received blood from a donor
• What is a reason for donor deferral related to syphilis or gonorrhea?

  Treated syphilis or gonorrhea after therapy
• What is the deferral period for mucous membrane exposure to blood?

  5 months
• What is a reason for donor deferral related to incarceration?

  Juvenile detention for more than 72 hours
• What sexual contact can lead to donor deferral?

  Contact with a prostitute or drug user
• What is a reason for donor deferral related to drug use?

  Sex with anyone who has used needles
• What is a reason for donor deferral related to hepatitis?

  Household contact with someone with hepatitis
• What is a reason for donor deferral related to HIV?

  Sexual contact with an individual with HIV
• What is a reason for donor deferral related to leishmaniasis?

  History of leishmaniasis
• What medications can cause donor deferral?

  Clopidogrel and Ticlopidine
• What are teratogenic drugs that cause donor deferral?

  Proscar, Propecia, and Accutane
• What is the deferral period for blood donation after chemotherapy?

  24 months after complete recovery
• What is the deferral period for blood donation after malaria infection?

  1 year
• What is the deferral period for blood donation after travel to a malaria endemic area?

  1 year
• What is autologous donation?

  Blood withdrawn before anticipated transfusion
• What is the purpose of blood collection in a sterile container?

  To prevent bacterial contamination
• What is the storage temperature for platelets?

  20-24°C
• What is the maximum time for component preparation after blood collection?

  48 hours
• What is the anticoagulant used in blood preservation?

  Citrate
• What is the storage limit for CPDA-1 anticoagulant?

  42 days
• What is the purpose of mannitol in blood preservation?

  Acts as a membrane stabilizer
• What is the purpose of sodium bicarbonate in blood preservation?

  Prevents excessive decrease in pH
• What is the color code for blood group A?

  Yellow
• What is the color code for blood group B?

  Pink
• What is the color code for blood group AB?

  White
• What is the color code for blood group O?

  Blue
• What tests are required for donor blood?

  ABO and Rh typing
• What is the purpose of ABO and Rh typing?

  To ensure compatibility for transfusion
• What is the significance of "Rx only" on blood products?

  Indicates prescription-only use
• What does "CMV seronegative" indicate?

  Unit is free from cytomegalovirus