"Dubai Health" introduces a blood irradiation service to protect categories of patients

The Dubai Health Authority has announced the start of providing the service of irradiation of blood and its components through the Dubai Blood Donation Center, provided to health facilities contracting with the center.

According to the authority, the blood irradiation service is performed by exposing the blood units to a special type of radiation, which kills white blood cells, which can cause complications for some patients during the blood transfusion process, and the service is provided on the blood units according to the patient’s request, as if the donated blood units are From a first-degree relative of the patient, it is preferable in this case to irradiate the blood, as well as if the patient suffers from a weak immune system, or a newborn. It is also preferable to irradiate the blood to avoid any side effects during the blood transfusion.

The authority confirmed that the service is provided in accordance with the best international standards, and is offered at a price of 50 dirhams, in addition to the price of the required blood unit. The service also applies to units of concentrated red blood cells and platelets.

In a circular addressed to all health professionals and health facilities operating within the authority's jurisdiction and powers, the authority stated that the service is carried out at the request of the physician treating the patient in the contracted health facilities, to order and purchase blood and its components.

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