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    Mar 14, 2010, 05:05 PM
    Donating blood and stds
    Hello Everyone

    I recently donated blood and I received a letter in the mail saying everything came out negative. Does the Red Cross tests the donated blood for std's ?

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    Mar 14, 2010, 05:07 PM

    Yes, I believe all donation places check blook
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    Mar 14, 2010, 05:08 PM

    Yes, It's the safe thing to do
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    Mar 14, 2010, 05:10 PM
    All blood is tested for traces of any form of hepatitis as well as HIV/AIDS
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