Blog of Bloodworks Northwest



All about platelet counts and platelet donation

Do you get compliments on your veins when you donate blood? Do you have a couple of hours to sit back, relax, and save lives? YouRead more →
Can I donate blood if I've had my spleen removed? Drawing of human torso and organs

Can I donate blood if I’ve had my spleen removed?

There are some screening questions that we ask all donors at each appointment and some that apply only to specific donations. When you donate platelets, weRead more →
Dennis Gelvin

A philatelic blood donor: Dennis Gelvin

When you meet blood donor Dennis Gelvin, “intense” isn’t the first word that comes to mind. He’s slim and taller than average, with a well-groomed mustache,Read more →

A new way to measure platelets

Platelets are a blood component that’s always in high demand. One reason is that platelets, when stored at room temperature, have a shelf life to 5Read more →