Florida § 381.0601 - Self-derived and directed-donor blood programs.
Full text of Florida Florida Statutes § 381.0601 — Self-derived and directed-donor blood programs., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 381.0601. Self-derived and directed-donor blood programs.
(1) Any person residing in this state shall be entitled and allowed to participate in a program to donate his or her own blood, in order to have such blood available for autologous, or self-derived, transfusion at the time of a planned medical need. (2) Any person residing in this state shall be entitled and allowed to participate in a directed-donor blood program to donate the blood of specific donors for use by a designated recipient, in order to have such blood available for blood transfusions at the time of a planned medical need. (3) Such blood shall not be administered to any other individual until such time as the designated recipient no longer has a need for the blood, after which time the blood shall revert to the blood bank’s general account, except that in the event of a medical emergency, such blood from a designated donor may be used to meet the emergency need.
Frequently Asked Questions About Florida § 381.0601
What does Florida Statutes § 381.0601 cover?
Section 381.0601 ("Self-derived and directed-donor blood programs.") is part of the Florida Statutes, the codified statutory law of Florida. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Florida § 381.0601?
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