What information do you take to a blood bank when collecting for patient?

Patient Information

- Full name

- Date of birth

- Gender

- Weight (in kilograms)

- Height (in centimeters)

- Blood type (ABO and Rh)

- Blood pressure

- Pulse

- Temperature

Medical History

- Current medical conditions

- Past medical conditions

- Surgeries

- Transfusions

- Medications

- Allergies

Travel History

- Recent travel to countries where malaria or other mosquito-borne diseases are common

Other Information

- Reason for blood collection

- Type of blood product needed (e.g., whole blood, red blood cells, plasma)

- Amount of blood product needed

- Name and contact information of the physician who ordered the blood collection