Red blood cell by giving blood. Blood is usually collected and tested for common or serious Blood-borne diseases including Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C and HIV. The blood type (A, B, AB, or O) or the blood product is identified. This relates to the presence of antigens on the cell's surface. After this process, the blood is stored, and within a short duration is used. Blood can be given as a whole product or the red blood cells separated as packed red blood cells. Blood is often transfused when there is known anaemia, active bleeding, or when there is an expectation of serious blood
Blood Red Horse Blood Red Horse Blood Red Horse is a 2004 young adult historical novel by author K M Grant. The book was published in 2004 by Puffin Books and in the US in 2005 by Walker Children's. "Blood Red Horse" is the first novel in the De Granville Trilogy and was followed by the books "Green Jasper" and "Blaze of Silver". In 2006 the audiobook version of "Blood Red Horse" won an AudioFile Earphones Award and in 2007 was one of YALSA's recommended audiobooks for 2007. "Blood Red Horse" follows Will and Ellie, two young teens growing up during the time