Transfusion Medicine Laboratory

Feline Blood Donor Adoption
Penn Animal Blood Bank

Tests and Studies:
Canine/Feline Blood Typing
Coagulation Studies
Erythrocyte Studies
Leukocyte Studies for Immunodeficiencies
Platelet Aggregation Studies

The Transfusion Medicine Program at VHUP provides the hospital community with expertise on hematological disorders, blood products, blood typing and compatibility issues. The Transfusion Medicine Laboratory has been involved in numerous research projects at Penn on blood types, hematological disorders, blood banking, and blood substitutes, which have contributed significantly to recent advances in veterinary transfusion medicine. Veterinarians in the community may call (215) 573-PABB with any questions pertaining to transfusion medicine. Questions regarding on-going research and blood donations can be directed to (215) 573-6376 or (215) 898-8894.