Donor information Dear donor, dear donor, Blood products that are produced from donations in a cell separator (so-called apheresis donations) are becoming increasingly important for the care of seriou

Granulocyte Donation What are granulocytes? Granulocytes are a fraction of white blood cells (WBCs) and thus a normal component of human blood. They are required for the treatment of infections within

Platelet Donation What are thrombocytes? Platelets are a normal part of human blood. They are involved in hemostasis, e.g. they seal off external and internal injuries. A pronounced thrombocyte defici

Blood donation and coronavirus Dear blood donors and those willing to donate, There is currently no longer a general obligation to wear a mask during your stay at our blood donation service. Anyone wh

Lymphocyte Donation What are lymphocytes? Lymphocytes are a fraction of white blood cells and therefore a normal part of human blood. They are used to identify pathogens and eliminate them by immunolo

Stem Cell Donation (autologus) What are hematopoietic stem cells? Blood stem cells are required in the treatment of tumor diseases of the hematopoietic system. After preparatory measures (e.g. adminis

Stem Cell Donation What are hematopoietic stem cells? Blood stem cells are required in the treatment of tumor diseases of the hematopoietic system. After preparatory measures (e.g. administration of g

Donating platelets in corona times Dear blood donors, dear blood donors, Despite the restriction of social contacts, blood donations remain vital for healthcare! Platelet donation (also known as apher

Blood Products Leukocyte-depleted red cell concentrate-MHH Leukocyte removal by whole blood inline filtration Leukocyte-depleted platelet apheresis concentrate-MHH Production by cytapheresis from a si