Carson City's Vitalant offers free COVID-19 antibody testing with blood donation
Due to COVID-19, blood drives have been cancelled, and there is a need for individual donations from all blood types now more than ever, according to Vitalant, the blood donation collection service that has a location on Winnie Lane in Carson City.
That’s why they are now offering free COVID-19 antibody results to every donor, at no cost.
“We are now testing all donors for COVID-19 antibodies,” said Vitalant in an email to potential donors. “Whether you're eligible to give whole blood or recovered from COVID-19 and can donate convalescent plasma, you are saving lives.”
To ensure the safety of both donors and staff, Vitalant will be performing temperature checks on potential donors to make sure they are not suffering from fever.
They are also requiring social distancing, continuous sanitation, and for both donors and staff members to wear masks at all times.
The Carson City Vitalant center is located at 256 E. Winnie Lane.
To schedule an appointment, call 1-877-827-4376 or click here to schedule online.