Hospital scandal erupted on net over 'blood flowers' in Chengdu

• Source: Global Times
• [02:27 November 12 2009]
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The post stirred an immediate public outcry after it was re-circulated on several websites, including tianya.cn.

"Kind-hearted citizens enthusiastically donate their hot blood to save lives. It is a real shame," a college student named Wu Di in Xi'an told the Global Times Wednesday.

"My heart is chilled. I will never donate my blood before the authorities adopt rigorous rules and enhance management levels," a resident named Xu Caiyan said.

"I am wondering where is the 400 cc of blood I donated? How could it be wasted this way?" said Ren Ze, a student.

The gardener has since posted a note of apology, claiming he obtained the blood plasma from a hospital friend after finding that the plasma had deterioration.

Some people were not convinced since the attached label indicated that the blood plasma, collected at 1:44 pm, 3 October, 2009 would not expire until October 3, 2014.

The Chengdu Health Bureau has launched an investigation, the Guangzhou-based newspaper reported.

According to blood management regulations, deteriorated blood products should be submitted to higher health authorities for proper disposal.