Transfusion service at NMH supports Level 1 trauma center, 12,000 annual deliveries, full spectrum of medical and surgical specialties. Also, routine RBC molecular testing in transfusion service. NMH has an active therapeutic apheresis supporting hematology, transplant, neurology and other consultative services. LCH has a large sickle-cell and thalassemia service. Versiti IL Blood Center performs blood collections and provides reference testing for over 60 hospitals in Chicagoland