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July 17, 2007

We have the pleasure to announce the completion of the above-mentioned study which will update those published in 1986, 1993, 1996 and 2001 on the same subject. The scope of this study will be expanded with a number of additional countries in Eastern Europe and Africa. As in the previous reports, it will cover the current market for blood and blood components, as well as equipment and supplies for the collection, processing and transfusion of blood. The following topics will be included:

• Organization of Blood Transfusion Services,
• Data on blood & plasma collections, and component prices,
• Data on the processing of blood, components and plasma for transfusion,
• Data on the market for blood bags, cell separators, filters and other supplies and equipment.

A detailed description of the study, the table of contents of a sample chapter and a subscription form are enclosed. Please note the deadline for the early subscriber’s price.

Sincerely,

Patrick L. Robert
President

BLOOD COLLECTION AND TRANSFUSION

IN EUROPE AND AFRICA

2006

THE MARKETING RESEARCH BUREAU, INC.
284 Racebrook Road
Orange, CT 06477
Tel: (203)799-0298
Fax: (203)891-8855
Or (203)387-2700
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BLOOD COLLECTION AND TRANSFUSION
IN EUROPE AND AFRICA - 2006

INTRODUCTION

For the past several years, the Marketing Research Bureau has published a study on the collection, processing and transfusion of blood in Europe, with the aim to provide data on these markets and to understand their dynamics.

As the European Union has expanded in the past five years, the regulatory, technical, socio-political, and economic environments have significantly changed, making an update of this study very timely. The present proposal widens the scope of this study data on several Eastern European and African countries have been included.

OBJECTIVES

The primary objective of this market research study is to provide a quantitative and qualitative analysis of the blood collection, processing and transfusion market in the following countries:

	Albania		Austria
	Belgium		Bosnia Herzegovina
	Bulgaria		Croatia
	Czech Republic		Denmark
	Finland		France
	Germany		Greece
	Hungary		Ireland
	Island		Italy
	Latvia/Leetonia		Lithuania
	Luxembourg		Malta
	Norway		Poland
	Portugal		Romania
	Russia		Serbia
	Slovakia		Slovenia
	Spain		Sweden
	Switzerland		The Netherlands
	Turkey		Ukraine
	United Kingdom

In addition, the the above, data and information will be provided about several African countries, including Algeria, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Congo, Gabun, Guinea, Ivory Coast, Madagascar, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Senegal, Tunisia, Togo, etc.

This study will cover the following topics in each country:

1. Structure and organization of blood collection and transfusion. What organizational changes have occurred in recent years, and what further changes are expected in the near future.
2. How is the blood/plasma donation process, storage, and distribution system organized. What are the major organizations and regulatory agencies involved in blood collection, processing and transfusion.
3. What is the existing production of blood, red cell concentrates and other cellular components, including platelets and stem cells. How much autologous blood is collected. Where applicable, cord blood collections and storage.
4. Filtration and leukocyte reduction. Virus inactivation applied to whole blood, blood components and plasma.
5. Market shares of the various types of equipment and supplies used in blood/plasma collection, transfusion and processing (blood collection bags, apheresis machines, filters, etc.)
6. Price of blood and cellular components, including, where applicable, the price of blood and components that are filtered, washed, irradiated, etc. Apheresis and random filtered/non-filtered platelets, fresh frozen, virus inactivated or quarantined plasma, etc.

The market data for the various items above will be given in units, dollars and national currency, as well as market shares by manufacturer.

METHODOLOGY

Numerous primary and secondary sources will be used to gather the information. Interviews will be conducted with blood center directors, hematologists, manufacturers of blood collection supplies and equipment,
government and regulatory agencies, and industry experts.

REPORT, COST AND DELIVERY

The final report will have about 120 pages. Each client will receive two copies of the report, which will include an executive summary, all the relevant annexes, graphs and tables. A pdf file will also be sent electronically to the clients at no extra charge.

To qualify for the “early subscription” price of $5,750, please send your order form before December 15, 2006. After that date, the report price is $6,250.

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