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When someone donates blood, The Red Cross will test for sickle cell traits, Rh blood type, infectious diseases and more for free.

If you have HPA-1a antibodies, blood and platelet donation is not recommended due to the potential associated risks for donation recipients.

Learn more about what being high-risk during pregnancy means for both the mother and fetus and what you can do to help mitigate risk.

Learn about why FNAIT may be under-diagnosed, including a lack of knowledge among healthcare professionals and a lack of testing.

Learn more about nipocalimab, an experimental therapy in development to treat and prevent FNAIT in newborns.

Learn more about how a mother’s platelets interact with a baby diagnosed with FNAIT and why her blood may be unsafe for the baby.

Learn more about platelet typing tests, including what they are, why they’re necessary and what to expect during the procedure.

Learn more about gastrointestinal issues caused by FNAIT and the signs and symptoms to watch for in your infant.

Learn more about petechiae, which occur when tiny blood vessels burst underneath the skin, causing red or purple spots.

In honor of Rare Disease Day, here are 10 new treatments approved by the FDA to treat rare diseases over the past year.