Creative Testing Solutions

Creative Testing Solutions (CTS) is the largest nonprofit blood donor testing organization in the United States, responsible for screening approximately 75% of the nation's blood supply. Established as a joint venture between the American Red Cross, Vitalant, and OneBlood, the company operates high-volume laboratories that perform critical infectious disease testing on millions of blood donations annually. Their service portfolio includes nucleic acid testing (NAT) and serological assays to detect pathogens such as HIV, Hepatitis B and C, West Nile Virus, and Zika. CTS plays a vital role in public health by ensuring the safety and availability of blood products for transfusion and medical use.