UBS has urgent need for "O" negative and "A" negative blood types - KCBD NewsChannel 11 Lubbock

1/12/10

UBS has urgent need for "O" negative and "A" negative blood types

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By Jon Bush | email 

LUBBOCK, TX (KCBD) – United Blood Services says they have an urgent need for two types of blood. Types "0" negative and "A" negative are both critically low. 

They tell NewsChannel 11 they were barely able to fill their orders Monday and they're already worried about falling short for Tuesday's demand.

If you'd like to make a donation, UBS is located at 48th Street and University Avenue. You can stop by or call (806) 797-6804 for an appointment.

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