01/07/2026
Field Visit: Luxor Medical Students to the Regional Blood Bank 🩸
In continuation of the blood donation campaign celebrating World Blood Donor Day, the Community Service and Environmental Development Sector at Luxor Faculty of Medicine organized a student field visit to the Regional Blood Bank in Luxor, in cooperation with the Luxor Medical Students’ Association (LMSA).
The visit was held under the auspices of Prof. Dr. Sabreen Abdel-Jalil (President of the University), Prof. Dr. El-Saadi El-Ghoul (Vice President for Community Service), Prof. Dr. Mohamed Shahat Badawy (Dean of the Faculty), Prof. Dr. Mohamed Ateto (Vice Dean), and under the supervision of Dr. Amr Abdel-Rady Ismail (Coordinator of Community Activities at the Faculty).
All thanks and appreciation to Dr. Dina Abdel-Nabi (Assistant Lecturer of Family Medicine) for the coordination ❤️
🔬 Key stages of the blood unit lifecycle explored during the visit:
1- Donor Screening: Checking blood pressure, weight, and hemoglobin levels to ensure eligibility.
2️- Collection & Labeling: Drawing blood into specialized bags and assigning a unique barcode for tracking.
3️- Laboratory Testing: Screening samples to guarantee they are free from infectious diseases (Hepatitis B, C, and HIV).
4️- Component Separation: Using centrifuges to separate the blood into packed red blood cells, platelets, and plasma.
5️- Storage & Crossmatching: Storing components at specific temperatures and conducting final compatibility tests with the patient's blood before release.
The visit aimed to bridge theoretical medical knowledge with field training, highlighting the vital role of blood banks in maintaining a safe supply to support the healthcare system and save patient lives.
Be a hero, donate blood. ❤️