Whole blood donor behavior and availability after deferral: Consequences of a new ferritin monitoring policy.

Marloes L C Spekman Steven RamondtMaike G Sweegers

Published in: Transfusion (2020)

Results suggest that the implementation of a ferritin monitoring policy may lead to a decrease in donor availability and reduced donations. However, the policy is successful in retaining more donors and reducing low hemoglobin deferrals.

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healthcare
public health
mental health
primary care
quality improvement
iron deficiency