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I used to donate blood regularly. I would donate more regularly if I got a full blood panel with each donation. I've been quoted $600-2500. Surely you can comp

by daenz 5y ago

I used to donate blood regularly. I would donate more regularly if I got a full blood panel with each donation. I've been quoted $600-2500. Surely you can comp that for me if I give you a pint.

droopyEyelids 5y ago
According to the Red Cross website, donated blood is tested, too. https://www.redcrossblood.org/donate-blood/blood-donation-process/what-happens-to-donated-blood.html https://www.redcrossblood.org/donate-blood/blood-donation-pr... So presumably they could just pass back the results of that test
- daenz 5y ago
  It looks like it's just tested for different diseases. I'm more referring to my different blood metrics (cholesterol, CBC, CMP, hormones, etc)
- valarauko 5y ago
  I think its only tested for infectious diseases and the like, not the sort of things covered in a blood panel like the parent is referring to. I suppose at least the results of the infectious tests could be passed on.
areyousure 5y ago
In case anyone is curious, it appears a pint of blood in the US sells for $150--$300.
- daenz 5y ago
  That seems to answer it on face value, unless the prices quoted for blood panels are very inflated due to insurance. EDIT>> Maybe a punch card? Donate N pints, get a free blood panel.
  - specialist 5y ago
    Worked for Quest Diagnostics in the mid 2000s. My understanding is they basically print money. After capex, most tests are very cheap. A bit like running a silicon fab. Lab companies absolutely should be included, as a co-equal, in the list of villains.
    - refurb 5y ago
      “After capex”
tibiapejagala 5y ago
In Poland you can get basic tests once a year if you ask beforehand.
KMag 5y ago
... or run each donated pint through one randomly chosen extra screening. Donate often enough, and you get a full screening.