(a) Each blood bank may allow a recipient of blood to designate a donor of his choice, for the purpose of receiving red cells, under the following conditions:
         (1) the recipient, or someone on his behalf, has
    
solicited the donors;
        (2) the designated donor consents to the donation;

Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 210 ILCS 25/7-109

  • Donor: The person who makes a gift.

         (3) the designated donor’s blood may be obtained in
    
sufficient time to meet the health care needs of the recipient;
        (4) the designated donor is qualified to donate blood
    
under the criteria for donor selection promulgated by the federal Food and Drug Administration; and
        (5) the blood of the donor is acceptable for the
    
patient’s medical needs.
    (b) Blood donated for designated use shall be reserved for the designated recipient; however, if it has not been used within 7 days from the day of donation, it may be used for any other medically appropriate purpose.
     (c) This Section shall not limit other procedures blood banks may establish to enable directed donations.
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