EXHIBIT 23.1

                   CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS


As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation 
by reference in this registration statement of our reports dated March 7,
1996 Included in HemaCare Corporation's Form 10-K for the year ended December
31, 1995 and to all references to our Firm included in this registration
statement.


                                        /s/  Arthur Andersen LLP
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                                        Arthur Andersen LLP



Los Angeles, California
December 20, 1996