White Blood Cell (WBC) donation, also known as Granulocyte DONATION, is a process that involves collecting white blood cells from a donor’s blood:
Procedure Apheresis is a procedure that separates blood into its different components, including white blood cells, red blood cells, platelets, and plasma. The donor’s blood is removed in small increments and spun in a centrifuge. The white blood cells are collected into a bag, while the remaining blood components are returned to the donor.
To be eligible to donate white blood cells, you must:
Be between the ages of 18 and 60
Have a normal white blood cell count
Be in good health
Not have a history of diabetes, tuberculosis, or peptic ulcers.
Benefits : WBC donations support in immuno-oncology and auto-immune diseases.