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Background and ObjectivesDonor physicians at Sanquin Blood Supply reported increasing on‐site deferral rates. The aim of this study was to investigate the change over time in on‐site deferral rates of whole blood and plasma donation visits in the Netherlands between 2006 and 2013.
Materials and methodsAll visits of whole blood and plasma donors that occurred between 2006 and 2013 were included. Deferrals...