Section 490.730  Collection of Blood

a)         The collection of blood from the donor shall meet FDA standards (21 CFR 640) (1987).

b)         Directed Blood Donations

            Pursuant to Section 7-106 of the Blood Bank Act:

1)         Each blood bank licensed under the Blood Bank Act shall allow a recipient of blood to designate a donor of his choice under the following conditions:

A)        the recipient or someone on his behalf, has solicited the donors;

B)        the designated donor consents to such donation;

C)        the designated donor's blood may be obtained in sufficient time to meet the health care needs of the recipient;

D)        the designated donor is qualified to donate blood under the criteria for donor selection promulgated by the Department of Public Health under the Blood Labeling Act;

E)        the blood of the donor is acceptable under the requirements of Section 490.750 and for the patient's medical needs.

2)         Blood donated for such designated use shall be reserved for the designated recipient; however if it has not been used within 7 days from the day of donation, it may be used for any other medically appropriate purpose as determined by the blood bank director.

3)         This Section shall not limit other procedures blood banks may establish to enable directed donations.