EXHIBIT 23.1



                         CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS



We consent to the reference to our firm in the  Registration  Statement Form S-8
pertaining to the Biopool  International,  Inc. 2000 Stock Incentive Plan and to
the incorporation by reference therein of our report dated March 1, 2001 (except
Note 6, as to which the date is March 29, 2001) with respect to the consolidated
financial statements of Biopool  International,  Inc. included in its the Annual
Report on Form  10-KSB  for the year ended  December  31,  2000,  filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission.



                                                      /s/ ERNST & YOUNG LLP
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                                                          Ernst & Young LLP




Denver, Colorado
April 5, 2001