Blood Conservation Service (BCS) Referral
Patients are referred to the service by their surgeon, their anesthetist, or patients may self-refer. Please see the Referral Form under Healthcare Professionals/Forms. Referrals may be faxed to (204) 787-4529.

Why Choose Blood Conservation?
Studies have proven that when you avoid a transfusion, you:

• Decrease the risk of infection,
• Decrease the risk of transmitted diseases and viruses,
• Avoid allergic reactions and complications,
• Are more likely to spend fewer days in the hospital,
• Will have an overall better outcome,
• Will avoid the immunosuppressive effects of transfusions.