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Clinical Services offers a range of apheresis
collections for clinical and research purposes.
We provide 24/7availability of apheresis
services at our sites, or we can bring our
equipment to your sites in NY, NJ, CT, PA,
RI, DE, MN, MO, and KS. Our experienced
and knowledgeable apheresis nursing staff is
solely devoted to performing apheresis and
highly skilled in the treatment of pediatric
and critically ill patients, while our Medical
Directors provide 24/7 consultation and
guidance. We maintain accreditation by all
applicable accreditation bodies, such as
FACT.
Biospecimen Repository/
Tissue Banking
“Banking” cryopreserved cells and tissues
provides samples for diagnosis and research
as needed. Currently our repository main-
tains an inventory of more than 15,000
specimens from more than 1000 patients.
Laboratory Animal Research
Services (LARS)
New York Blood Center (NYBC) recognizes
the scientific and ethical responsibility
for the humane care and use of animals
involved in research and education and
holds all individuals involved to the highest
standards of care and consideration. The
Laboratory Animal Research Services (LARS)
is responsible for managing all facilities in
which animals are maintained for teaching
and research programs. We offer resources
for researchers, students, and staff in their
research-related activities through training
and technical assistance.
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