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Keeping Blood Safe

The IBTS is committed to supplying Irish hospitals with blood that is as safe as it can be. This means that we test every donation received for a number of diseases including Hepatitis B, HIV and Hepatitis C. Before coming to one of our clinics, please check if you are eligible to give blood.

Safety

Read about the safety measures taken to make sure the blood supply is safe.

West Nile Virus

What is West Nile Virus and where can you catch it?

vCJD

What is varient Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (vCJD).

vCJD FAQs

Read the FAQs about vCJD.

MSM

Permanent deferral on men who have sex with men

National Blood Centre, James's Street, Dublin 8.       Tel: 00 353 1 4322800       Fax: 00 353 1 4322930