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 Southern Blood Services is a specialty plasma center - we look for people with specific types of antibodies in their blood system from pregnancy, blood transfusions or certain types of vaccines. These antibodies are used to make life-saving medicines. Click below to find out how you can help.
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## Programs
URL: https://southernbloodservices.com/programs/

## Mothers Needed Program or Rh Incompatibility Program 

 You can help save a baby's life.
 When a mother has a negative blood type and her baby has a positive blood type, there is a risk that the mother’s antibodies will attack the baby’s blood. This can cause the baby to become very sick and even die. Fortunately there is a medicine, Rho (D) Immune Globulin, which is used to immunize women with a negative blood type (Rh negative) during pregnancy and after childbirth to prevent their bodies from producing these antibodies. Although these antibodies are not dangerous to your body or the bodies of these preg¬nant women, they are life-threatening to their unborn children whose blood is Rh positive. It is this life saving medication that you can help produce. 
 With the success of the Rho (D) Immune Globulin, the number of women with naturally existing antibodies (Anti-D) is dramatically reduced, so in order to continue the production of the Rho (D) Immune Globulin to protect future pregnancies, we may need to develop or boost the antibodies in participants like you. This program is open to women who are no longer able to have children (i.e. surgically sterile or post-menopausal) and may also include men who are Rh negative. 
 Through a safe and highly tested procedure, small amounts of red blood cells from donors who match the recipient are introduced into the participant’s blood. The only incompatible factor is the Rh. The recipients system responds to these cells the same way that it would if the vaccine Rho (D) Immune Globulin had not been given after delivery. Because the cells remain incompatible, the antibody is produced. 
 The risks of the program are minimal, amounting to the same as could be expected for anyone receiving blood or blood products from another person. All of our immunization donors are normal, healthy individuals who undergo extensive screening and testing. We exhaust every means of testing to assure the safety of their blood. Prior to immunization a physician explains all safety measures and precautions. 
 Not all Rh negative individuals qualify for this program for a variety of reasons. If you are selected to participate in the Rho (D) Immune Globulin donor program, you will earn compensation for each donation. The Rh Incompatibility Program is a plasma program, and you can safely donate plasma twice a week. Each donation takes about 45 minutes. With each donation you will be producing 36 shots of Rho (D) Immune Globulin enough to safeguard 18 babies. Please contact your nearest center for more information about this program. 

## Red Cell Antibody Program 

 Ensuring a safe blood supply.
 Do you think you may have an antibody? 
 Red blood cell antibodies are sometimes produced by your body during pregnancy or as a result of a blood transfusion. These antibodies are made by your immune system and are your body’s natural defense against red blood cells which are different from your own. Examples of these antibodies are D, Kell, c, E, C, Kidd, Duffy, M, S, and so on. If you happen to have one of these antibodies, your blood may be helpful in blood typing tests which are necessary for the safety of blood transfusions and organ donations. 
 These red cell antibodies are rare and each one is unique. In order to see if you qualify, we ask that you come to our centers and have a blood sample drawn so we can identify and measure your antibody. If you do not live close to one of our centers, please contact us and we will work with you to have a sample drawn at a physician's office closer to you. Our Red Cell Antibody donors live all over the Unites States. 
 If you qualify as a Red Cell Antibody donor, your blood will be used in production of blood typing materials, and you will earn compensation for each donation. The Red Cell Antibody Program is a plasma program, and you can safely donate plasma twice a week if your antibody is needed. Each donation takes about 45 minutes. 
 Please contact us for more information about this program. 

## Rabies Antibody Program 

 How your vaccination against Rabies can produce a life-saving medicine.
 Rabies is a preventable virus that can be passed to humans by the bite of a rabid animal such as raccoons, skunks, bats, and foxes. The rabies virus infects the nervous system, ultimately causing disease in the brain and death. While rabies is rare in the United States, worldwide it remains a significant health issue. 
 To participate in our rabies program, you will receive the rabies vaccine to develop antibodies against rabies. This is a three shot series given in your arm and spread out over a month’s time. If your antibody levels are high enough after completion of the series then you may begin donating. You may have already received the rabies series if you have worked in a research laboratory, veterinary office, animal shelter or animal control. If your levels are still high you may begin donating or receive a booster shot from us. 
 The antibodies you may develop from receiving the immunizations are used to produce the medicine, Rabies immune globulin. Rabies immune globulin is given to people at risk of rabies after an exposure to the rabies virus. It provides these people with temporarily immunity by transferring the antibodies you developed. 
 In order to see if you qualify, we ask that you come by our center to fill pout a questionnaire and have a sample of blood drawn. If you have had the Rabies series we will test your blood to see if it has an acceptable antibody level to participate. If the levels are high you may start right away or you may be eligible to get a booster shot to increase your levels. 
 As a Rabies immune globulin donor, you will actively participate in the production of this vaccine. Once you are a member of the program, you will earn compensation for each donation. The Anti-Rabies Program is a plasma program and you can donate plasma twice a week as long as your antibody level remains high. 

## Hepatitis B Antibody Program 

 How your vaccination against Hepatitis B can produce a life-saving medicine.
 Hepatitis B is a virus that can cause the liver to not function well. For some people, hepatitis B is a short term, illness but for others, it can become a long-term chronic infection. Chronic Hepatitis B can lead to serious health issues, like cirrhosis or liver cancer. The best way to prevent Hepatitis B is by vaccination. 
 If you have had the three-shot series for Hepatitis B, you may be able to help with a medication for people exposed to Hepatitis B. The antibodies you develop from receiving the immunization shots are used to produce Hepatitis B Immune Globulin. Hepatitis B Immune Globulin is given to individuals who have come in contact with the Hepatitis B virus. 
 To participate in our Hepatitis B program, you will receive the Hepatitis B vaccine to develop antibodies against Hepatitis B if you have not already received it. This is a three shot series given in your arm and spread out over a 3-month’s time. If your antibody levels are high enough after completion of the series then you may begin donating. You may have already received the Hepatitis B series and we are happy to review that with you. 
 The antibodies you may develop from receiving the immunizations are used to produce the medicine, HBIG (Hepatitis B Immune Globulin). It provides these people with temporarily immunity by transferring the antibodies you developed. This is especially needed for babies whose mothers may have Hepatitis B 
 In order to see if you qualify, we ask that you come by our center to fill pout a questionnaire and have a sample of blood drawn. If you have had the Hepatitis B series we will test your blood to see if it has an acceptable antibody level to participate. 
 As a Hepatitis B immune globulin donor, you will actively participate in the production of this vaccine. Once you are a member of the program, you will earn compensation for each donation. The Anti-Hepatitis B Program is a plasma program and you can donate plasma twice a week as long as your antibody level remains high.

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## About Us
URL: https://southernbloodservices.com/about/

# We are Southern Blood Services 

 15+ years of exceptional technology and extraordinary care.

 Southern Blood Services is a specialty plasma center which collects high-quality antibody enriched plasma that is processed into life-saving plasma-based therapies. Our primary focus is collection of these antibodies from individuals who have developed them from pregnancy, blood transfusions or from vaccines. 
 Our plasma is used to manufacture life-saving drugs such as Rho(D) Immune Globulin which is used to save the lives of babies whose blood types are incompatible with their mothers (Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn), Anti-Rabies to prevent rabies after exposure to the rabies virus, and Anti-Hepatitis B to prevent hepatitis B after exposure to the hepatitis B virus. Our Red Cell Antibodies are used to manufacture antisera to determine blood types to ensure transfusing blood and organ compatibility. 
 Southern Blood Services founded in 1999, operates three plasma collection facilities in Birmingham, Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and Nashville, Tennessee. The participants in our donor program are located throughout the United States. 

## Making a difference around the world since 1999

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## FAQ
URL: https://southernbloodservices.com/faq/

# Frequently Asked Questions 

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 What is plasma? 

 Plasma is the liquid portion of your blood.  Your blood is made up of a liquid portion and a cellular portion.  The cellular portion contains white blood cells that fight infection, red blood cells that carry oxygen, and platelets that aid clotting.  Plasma is the liquid portion of your blood.  It contains proteins and antibodies, which are produced by the immune system to fight diseases.  Plasmapheresis is a blood donation process in which you donate only the liquid or plasma portion of your blood. The cellular portion of your blood is separated from the plasma by an automated instrument that is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).  As part of this same automated process, the cellular portion is returned to you and the liquid plasma portion is collected. 

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 Who is eligible to donate plasma? 

 To donate plasma, you must be a healthy individual at least 18 years of age or older, weigh at least 110 pounds, have a valid ID and pass all other required donor eligibility criteria including a physical exam and screening for infections. Following a well-balanced diet and drinking plenty of water before donating is also recommended. 

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 Is it safe to donate plasma? 

 Donating plasma is a very safe procedure with minimal or no side effects. On your initial visit, and annually, you will receive a physical exam and your medical history will be recorded. These steps help ensure donating is safe for you and protect the recipient of the therapies made from your plasma. On subsequent visits, we will check your vital signs and ask some questions about your health since your last donation. In addition, your hematocrit (the percentage of blood volume occupied by red blood cells) and plasma protein levels will be measured. All collection supplies that come in contact with your blood are single use only and are discarded and replaced with new, sterile materials each time a donation procedure is performed. All of our procedures are approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), as well as various European certifications, under strict guidelines. Our staff is dedicated to making your visit comfortable. You can spend the donation time relaxing, watching television, surf the internet, read your favorite magazine or book. 

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 How is the plasma collected? 

 Through a process called Plasmapheresis.  This is a process in which you only donate the liquid portion of your blood, the plasma. It is separated from the cellular portion of your blood by an automated instrument that is approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). As part of this same automated process, the red blood cells are returned to you and the liquid portion, the plasma, is retained in a special collection container. By receiving your red cells back, you should not feel tired as normally associated with donating blood. This process has been around since the 1950’s. 

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 How often can I donate plasma? 

 The body replaces the plasma removed during the donation process quickly; therefore, healthy individuals can donate as often as twice a week. 

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 How long does it take to donate? 

 On your first visit, the whole process, including a physical exam and the plasma donation, usually takes about two hours. On subsequent visits, you can anticipate spending a little under one hour at the center. 

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 Do you test the plasma every time 

 Southern Blood Services performs extensive screening tests on a sample of every unit of plasma collected. Each donation is thoroughly tested for various infectious agents including Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and HIV. 

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 How is my plasma used? 

 The plasma that is collected at Southern Blood Services is manufactured into a wide variety of life-saving products that benefit thousands of people everyday. Plasma is used in the treatment of serious disorders such as immune system deficiencies and prevents diseases like Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn; in fact each donation produces 40 RhoGam® or RhO(D) immune globulin shots. In addition, hospitals and blood centers use plasma based products to type and screen other people’s blood for transfusions and organ transplants. It is important to remember that plasma is not a substance that can be produced in a laboratory or some other artificial environment. It can only be obtained from healthy adults. When you donate plasma, you are helping to save lives. 

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 Will I be compensated? 

 Donating plasma can be one of life's most enriching experiences. Aside from the knowledge that you have helped others with your plasma, you will receive monetary compensation for your time if you qualify for a program. 

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 Who governs your operation? 

 SBS is certified by and complies with requirements from the following: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)State of AlabamaState of TennesseePlasma Protein Therapeutics Association (PPTA)International Quality Plasma Program (IQPP)Clinical Laboratories Improvement Amendment (CLIA)Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) 

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 I live in another city or state, do you have other centers? 

 If you have an antibody, we are willing to work with you. We currently have three collection sites but also a vast network of other centers that may be willing to do the collection process.  In special circumstances it is even possible to fly you to one of our centers at our expense. As each case is unique, we encourage you to contact us to further information. 

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 What does it mean to be Rh- negative? 

 The Rh factor is the “+” (Positive) or “=” (Negative) after your blood type (A, B, AB, or O). This means your blood type is negative (A-, B-, O- or AB-) and you don’t have a protein on the surface of your red blood cell. Rh positive (A+, B+, O+ or AB+) would mean that you do have that protein. "Rh-negative" and "Rh-positive" are really just terms that further define what type of blood a person has, beyond the general blood type A, B, O, and AB. Being Rh-negative is neither good nor bad, but it can be serious issue if you're pregnant by or planning to have a child with a man who is Rh-positive. If you're Rh-negative and carrying a baby who is Rh-positive (like the baby’s father), your immune system, which fights off invaders to keep you healthy, will recognize your baby's Rh-positive red blood cells as foreign to your Rh-negative blood and will begin producing antibodies intended to destroy your baby's blood cells. If it is your first pregnancy, chances are everything will be fine. These crusading antibodies usually are not dangerous until subsequent pregnancies, when they've had time to grow in strength and number. This is why you have to worry about future pregnancies. Once the antibodies begin attacking, they can lower a baby's red blood cell count, which can lead to jaundice, anemia, mental retardation or heart failure. In the most severe cases, it can be fatal in utero (during pregnancy) or shortly after delivery. This condition is known as Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn, and for Rh-negative women, all future pregnancies are at risk. Fortunately, treatment can virtually eliminate the risk. 

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 What is an Antibody? 

 An antibody is a protein made by your body. Antibodies usually bind to foreign substances, such as bacteria and viruses, and destroy them. A red blood cell antibody is one that “attacks” red blood cells. Your red blood cells have certain “markers” on them, called antigens. If your immune system sees a red blood cell antigen that is “foreign” (such as from a blood transfusion), it will make antibodies to destroy it. If your ABO blood type isYour body will naturally make these antibodies0Anti-A and Anti-BAAnti-BBAnti-AABNone   For example, if your ABO blood type is “O,” you will have antibodies against types A and B. The Rh factor is another antigen. People who are Rh negative can make antibodies to blood that is Rh positive. When you get a red blood cell transfusion, the transfused blood must be compatible with your ABO and Rh type. Besides ABO and Rh antigens, there are more than 50 blood group antigens that can be found on the surface of red blood cells. Your body can make red blood cell antibodies to these other blood group antigens if you have: Had a blood transfusion in the past (the more transfusions, the more exposure to “foreign” antigens)Ever been pregnantHad certain disease, such as lupus, lymphoma or certain types of cancer There are also other types of antibodies which are rare but important for blood typing. Examples of these antibodies are: Anti-C, Anti-Kell, Anti-Jka, Anti-Fyb, Anti-s, and so on. These antibodies may develop naturally, from pregnancy, or from a blood transfusion. 

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 Can these antibodies hurt my baby? 

 Yes. The antibodies formed to protect you against Rh-positive red blood cells can pass to the baby you are carrying. They attack and destroy the baby’s Rh-positive red blood cells, causing anemia (low red blood cell count), jaundice, and in severe cases, heart failure. This condition is known as hemolytic disease of the newborn. 

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 Is every baby at risk for Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn? 

 Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn usually does not affect the mother’s first baby, but once she has produced Rh antibodies, all future Rh-positive babies are at risk. Rh Immune Globulin is given to prevent the production of these antibodies. 

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 What is Hemolytic Disease of the Newborn? 

 Hemolytic disease of the newborn (HDN) is an alloimmune condition that develops in a fetus, when antibodies that have been produced by the mother and have passed through the placenta include ones which attack the red blood cells in the baby’s circulation. The mother’s immunization results in the destruction of fetus’ red blood cells (hemolysis), accumulation of metabolites of red blood cell in tissues, such as skin (jaundice) or brain (kernicterus). During the birthing process, blood cells from the unborn child can escape into the mother's bloodstream. These cells are recognized as foreign if they are a different blood type from the mother and a natural rejection process will ensue with the formation of antibodies. The process is known as red cell alloimmunization. This event typically occurs after the delivery of a baby at the end of pregnancy, but other pregnancy-related events such as elective abortion or spontaneous miscarriage can result in antibody formation. Although the pregnancy in which the alloimmunization first occurs results in an unaffected child, future children are at substantial risk. In these subsequent pregnancies, newly formed antibodies in the pregnant patient can cross to the unborn child and attach to its red blood cells producing a low blood count (anemia) and in the worst case scenario, fetal death. In general, the fetus of each subsequent pregnancy exhibits more severe effects than in the previous pregnancy. The fetal and newborn effects of red cell alloimmunization are known as hemolytic disease of the newborn. Data from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) indicate that the incidence of hemolytic disease of the newborn is approximately one case per 1000 live born infants. Medicine is available to prevent Rh disease. RhO (D) immune globulin should be administered to the Rh-negative woman with a Rh-positive partner any time there is a chance fetal cells may enter thepregnant woman's circulation. Such events include threatened miscarriage, spontaneous miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, chorionic villus sampling or amniocentesis performed for genetic indications, and abdomen trauma. RhO (D) immune globulin should be administered routinely at 28 weeks of pregnancy and after the delivery of an Rh-positive infant. If given correctly, this medication is more than 99% effective in the prevention of Rh disease. RhO (D) immune globulin immune globulin is only effective in preventing Rh disease; it is not effective in preventing worsening disease once alloimmunization has occurred. 

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 How many babies will I save with each donation? 

 It is estimated that each donation of Anti-D / Rh= plasma produces 36 RhO (D) immune globulin doses, enough to safeguard 18 births. 

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 Years ago when I was pregnant I was told I had an antibody - would I still have it and if so how did I get it? 

 Once you have an antibody in your blood system, you will always have the antibody.  The strength of the antibody will decrease in time, but it will always be present in your blood.

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## Products
URL: https://southernbloodservices.com/products/

# Blood Typing Reagent Products 

 Blood typing reagents are used worldwide by hospital blood banks, clinical laboratories, and blood donor centers to detect and identify certain properties of human blood prior to patient transfusion. The raw material for blood typing reagents come from individual's who due to a prior exposure or genetics have developed an antibody. These antibodies are harvested and manufactured to produce blood typing reagents. 
 Our antibody list is constantly being updated so please contact us , if you are interested in additional information on the products listed below or if you are in need of an antibody not listed. 
 All diagnostics products tested and found non-reactive on FDA-approved test systems for the following: 
Anti-HCV
Anti-HIV 1/2
HBsAg
Syphilis per FDA CFR
HIV-1 RNA (NAT)
HBV DNA (NAT)
HCV RNA (NAT)
 Rhesus System
 Anti-D
 Anti-C
 Anti-E
 Anti-c
 Anti-e
 Anti-Cw
 Diego System
 Anti-Dia
 Anti-Dib
 Anti-Wra
 Kidd System
 Anti-Jka
 Anti-Jkb
 Kell System
 Anti-K (Kell)
 Anti-k (Cellano)
 Anti-Kpa
 Anti-Kpb
 P System
 Anti-P1
 MNS System
 Anti-M
 Anti-S
 Anti-s 
 Anti-U
 I System
 Anti-I
 Lewis System
 Anti-Lea
 Anti-Leb
 Duffy System
 Anti-Fya
 Anti-Fyb
 Lutheren System
 Anti-Lua
 Anti-Lub
 Colton System
 Anti-Coa
 Xg System
 Anti-Xga

# Therapeutic Plasma Products 

 Our therapeutic plasmas are used to manufacture drugs such as Rho (D) Immune Globulin used worldwide to protect unborn from Rh incompatibility problems. Rabies Immune Globulin as a prophylactic treatment following a possible exposure to rabies. Hepatitis B Immune Globulin as a prophylactic treatment following a possible exposure to the hepatitis B virus. 
 Immune Globulins (Injectable) 
Rho Immune Globulins (Anti-D.I.G.)
Rabies Immune Globulins (Anti-Rabies)
Hepatitis B Immune Globulins (Anti-HBs)
 All therapeutic products tested and found non-reactive on FDA-approved test systems for the following: 
Anti-HCV
Anti-HIV 1/2
HBsAg
Syphilis (STS) per FDA CFR
HAV RNA (NAT)
HBV DNA (NAT)
HCV RNA (NAT)
HIV-1 RNA (NAT)
Parvovirus (NAT)

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