LYNCHBURG — Donate blood locally and get a free COVID-19 antibody test starts a Blood Assurance mobile blood drive at Jack Daniel Employee Credit Union (JDECU) on Thursday, August 20 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The test is not meant for diagnostic purposes but rather to test for the presence of COVID-19 antibodies. Your results will be mailed to you within 10 business days.

Currently, the area blood bank is accepting donors through appointment only. You will need to answer a few health screening questions prior to your donation. You can schedule a donation by visiting bloodassurance.org/jackdaniels820 or calling 800-962-0628 or texting BAGIVE to 999777.

Blood Assurance officials say potential donors should eat a good meal and drink plenty of water prior to their donation appointment. They also advise donors to avoid energy drinks.

JDECU is located at 488 Majors Boulevard in Lynchburg. •

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