… Engagement teams.  The Thalassemia Foundation of Canada is a patient organization with a mission to support research, treatment, public awareness … an annual walk/run event, golf tournament, Valentine’s Day gala and more.  On July 22nd, 2025, Board members and …

… and Discovery Laboratory (SDL) has been selected as a feature in the Medical Laboratory Professionals Association … work, supporting the vein-to-vein continuum of Canada’s Biological Lifeline .   The MLPAO’s Fall edition aims to … and portfolio management teams, collaborated to prepare a spotlight of the laboratory’s work. This article marks an …

… peer-reviewed publications in academic journals that are a main avenue for researchers to share their scientific … bags for almost 70 years. Spurred by concerns about DEHP’s safety, new regulations in the European Union will … from a Modified Delphi Process.   Lieberman L, Walsh CM, Barty R, Callum J, Yan MTS, VanderMeulen H, …

… Services, the Canadian Transfusion Trials Group (CTTG) is a national network of investigators focused on supporting … and recommendations for their use are made. One of CTTG’s key activities is to build capacity in the transfusion clinical trial landscape. A key imitative is the CTTG Lecture Series that facilitates …

… Eligibility: age, gender and weight To become a blood donor in Canada you must be at least 17 years old. If … There is no upper age limit for repeat donors.  At a dedicated plasma donor centre, first time donors must be … It only takes about an hour of your time to change someone’s life. Book an appointment … …

… It only takes about an hour of your time to change someone’s life. Book an appointment … …

… hemoglobin and iron When people donate blood, their body’s iron levels also decrease. Eventually, low iron levels may … thresholds, are not eligible to donate.   Anemia Anemia is a term used to describe a low level of hemoglobin (or healthy … as male must have a hemoglobin level of at least 130 g/L and donors registered as females must have a hemoglobin …

… at the time of your appointment.  Please remember to bring a list of your prescription and non-prescription medications … experience an allergic reaction or are feeling unwell as a result of donation, please alert donor centre staff, visit … in the colon can cause bacteria to enter a person’s bloodstream, even if they are feeling completely well.  …

… used medications or vaccines . Some vaccines require a waiting period. Medication Most medications do not prevent … review our list (below) of common medications that are not a barrier to donating. Please also remember to bring a list … It only takes about an hour of your time to change someone’s life. Book an appointment … …

… You are eligible to donate three months after getting a tattoo, piercing, microblading, or permanent makeup. Next … It only takes about an hour of your time to change someone’s life. Book an appointment … …