Ethical approval was obtained from the IBTS in accordance with research ethics and governance policy and procedures, including code of practice for professional integrity in the conduct of research and the Ulster of University Ethics Filter Committee. Informed consent was included with the Health and Lifestyle Questionnaire (HLQ) completed by all donors. The donors were informed that parts of, or the entire donation may be used for purposes other than direct transfusion to a patient; uses such as research and development were given. A project number was assigned to each donor to fulfill all ethical requirements in relation to confidentiality of the donor.
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