We have the pleasure to announce the availability of the above-mentioned study, which provides a global perspective on the blood collection, processing and transfusion systems for over 40 countries from the Americas, Asia/Pacific, Europe, Middle East and Africa. Most of the countries were the result of in-depth interviews with blood organization officials discussing the blood system’s role into the overall healthcare system, current trends and what’s new. The following topics are included:
- Organization of Blood Transfusion Services,
- Data on blood & plasma collections, and component prices,
- Data on the processing of blood, components and plasma for transfusion,
- Data on the market for blood bags, cell separators, filters and other supplies and equipment.
The table of contents are enclosed below.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Summary Tables . . 6
Key Facts on Blood Safety & Availability. . 8
Introduction. . 9
Argentina . . 28
Australia . . 31
Austria . . 36
Belgium . . 39
Brazil . . 45
Canada . . 48
China . . 54
Colombia . . 58
Czech Republic . .62
Denmark . .65
Egypt . .70
Estonia . . 73
Finland . . 77
France . . 81
Georgia . . 85
Germany . . 89
Honduras . . 94
Hungary . . 97
Indonesia . . 100
Iran . . 103
Ireland . .107
Israel . . 112
Italy . . 116
Japan . . 120
Jordan . . 125
Luxembourg . . 127
Mexico . . 130
Nepal . . 133
Netherlands . . 135
New Zealand . . 140
Norway . . 145
Poland . . 149
Portugal . . 151
Russia . . 154
Saudi Arabia . . 157
South Africa . . 160
South Korea . . 164
Spain . . 168
Sweden . . 172
Switzerland . . 176
Turkey . . 180
UK (England, Scotland, Wales) . . 184
USA . . 190
Venezuela . . 197
Vietnam . . 200