(a) Each blood bank may allow a recipient of blood to designate a donor of his choice, for the purpose of receiving red cells, under the following conditions:
- (1) the recipient, or someone on his behalf, has solicited the donors;
- (2) the designated donor consents to the donation;
- (3) the designated donor's blood may be obtained in sufficient time to meet the health care needs of the recipient;
- (4) the designated donor is qualified to donate blood under the criteria for donor selection promulgated by the federal Food and Drug Administration; and
- (5) the blood of the donor is acceptable for the patient's medical needs.
- (b) Blood donated for designated use shall be reserved for the designated recipient; however, if it has not been used within 7 days from the day of donation, it may be used for any other medically appropriate purpose.
- (c) This Section shall not limit other procedures blood banks may establish to enable directed donations.
(from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 627-109)
(Source: P.A. 100-201, eff. 8-18-17.)