To be ready to help Scotland’s patients at any time, we aim to stock six days’ worth of each blood type at all times.
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The questions we ask donors change regularly, so even if you’re a regular donor it’s worth checking.
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Give plasma
Plasma donation is similar to blood donation, except that it uses a different machine and takes up to 90mins. You can give plasma as often as every four weeks at one of our five city donor centres.
Children at session
Children aged 12 and over are welcome to attend session with parent, carer or guardian
Been abroad recently?
If you've visited countries with malaria, dengue fever or other tropical virus risks, you might not be able to donate for a while.
Quick quiz
The questions we ask donors change regularly, so even if you’re a regular donor it’s worth checking.
Make a difference
Are you the type to save a+ life?
Knowing your blood group is important. You can see your blood type on your donor card, or simply ask next time you give blood.
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Scotland’s plasma donors: An update
To help meet patient needs, we need to welcome 1,000 more.
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