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COVID-19 convalescent plasma; how to save a life today
February 2, 2021 — The Department of Defense Blood Donation Centers are looking for volunteers to donate COVID-19 convalescent plasma. ... MORE

DOD closing in on COVID-19 convalescent plasma collection goal
September 8, 2020 — In just three months, the Department of Defense passed the 65 percent mark toward meeting its goal of obtaining 10,000 units of COVID-19 convalescent plasma, or CCP, by Sept. 30... MORE

Steve Holton, a collection specialist and site supervisor for the East End Louisville American Red Cross Blood Donation Center, monitors the apheresis process, so named for separating whole blood into parts to use as needed. Yellow plasma is collected into the left bag, to be used for the treatment of COVID-19.

USAISR Soldiers on front line of national efforts to combat COVID-19
August 13, 2020 — At the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research, or USAISR, at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, laboratory specialists enjoy a more unique role away from direct patient care. At the USAISR, these Soldiers work in tandem with researchers and scientists to develop innovative ways to improve the care provided to wounded warfighters on the battlefield... MORE

Sgt. Stephen Freed from the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research inspects a batch of COVID-19 convalescent plasma ready to be shipped from the South Texas Blood & Tissue Center.