Blood Bank in Critical Need of Donors

The NIH Blood Bank is currently experiencing low blood product inventory, in the context of nationwide shortages. The ongoing Covid-19 pandemic has negatively affected blood drives and donor recruitment.

Unfortunately, the need for blood transfusion at the Clinical Center has remained constant to support patients with cancer, surgeries and emergencies. Currently there is a critical need for O-positive and O-negative blood donors. 

To make an appointment, visit www.cc.nih.gov/blooddonor or call the NIH Blood Bank in Bldg. 10 at (301) 496-1048 or the Platelet Center at Fishers Lane at (301) 496-4321.