Research Support Services

What products are available for my use?
The Department of Transfusion Medicine is able to provide a variety of products for the use of NIH investigators. These include whole blood, buffy coats, plasma, serum, platelets, lymphocytes, monocytes and granulocytes.

How do I determine what to ask for?
It is up to each investigator to determine the product needed for his (her) own research. If you are unsure of exactly which product you need we will be happy to work with you by allowing you to try several available products. To assist you better, we will also need to know approximately what volume (whole blood, plasma, serum) or total cell count will be needed.

Who are the research donors from whom the products are collected?
Our research donor pool consists of employees of the NIH, members of the armed forces and community members. They are pre-screened for transfusion transmitted viral diseases and other donor health related conditions prior to the first donation which is distributed to the research community.

How are the donors reimbursed for their time?
Donors are reimbursed for the time spent while donating research products depending on the volume of blood processed. A voucher is made out to the donor at the end of the donation period which the donor may transfer into a check at the CC cashier’s window in Building 10.

How do I obtain research products from the DTM?
Research products may be requested by visiting the following website:
http://www2.cc.nih.gov/dtmrequest

If you require additional information that is not addressed in the above website please contact the following email address:
SLeitman@mail.cc.nih.gov