Is the blood donated for free in the hospital for patients or for sale?

Blood donated by the hospital is free for patients.

Blood usually comes from a blood donation car and is sent to the hospital after a series of tests. See if the blood is qualified and can be used for patients. The blood fee charged by the hospital is the cost of blood testing and the cost of blood preservation in the hospital.

Introduction to voluntary blood donation:

Voluntary blood donation refers to the act of selflessly donating one's own blood to social welfare undertakings in order to save others' lives, and the blood donors do not charge more than the transportation expenses, lost time and other expenses and remuneration necessary for blood donation. Usually, blood collection and supply institutions will give necessary souvenirs to blood donors to express their gratitude.

Free blood donation is a noble act of selfless dedication and saving lives, and it is the general direction of the development of blood cause in China. Blood donation is the embodiment of love and dedication, and the value of helping patients relieve their pain and save their lives cannot be measured by money. For nearly half a century, the World Health Organization and the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement have been calling for the principle of "blood for medical use" to all countries in the world. The age of encouraging voluntary blood donation in China is 18-55 years old.