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FAQ: Pancreatic islet cells
Find out what pancreatic islet cells are, and how a pancreatic islet cell transplant can change the lives of certain diabetic patients.
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FAQ: Plasmapheresis
This leaflet explains what happens when a donor gives by plasmapheresis, including what actually happens, the kit used, how long it takes and potential side effects.
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Female blood donors aged 17-19
New donation guidelines have been introduced for female blood donors aged under 20, taking height and weight into account. This leaflet explains these new criteria in detail.
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Giving blood: Process, risks and information (Donor information leaflet)
This leaflet tells you more about the process of giving blood, including the donation process, blood safety, and how your donation is used.
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Giving plasma
Find out more about plasma, how it can help patients, and whether you can donate.
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Giving platelets
Giving platelets is a different process to giving blood, and helps a distinct set of patients. This leaflet gives more information on the criteria for becoming a platelet donor and who platelets can help.
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Haemochromatosis and blood donation
Genetic haemochromatosis is one of the most common genetic disorders in Scotland. If left untreated, it can cause iron levels in the body to build up over time which may damage organs and joints. The main treatment is taking blood, which is called venesection. This leaflet tells you more about giving blood with the condition.
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Height and weight chart for female blood donors
New donation guidelines have been introduced for female blood donors aged under 20, taking height and weight into account. This chart illustrates explains the new criteria.
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Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) Testing
Hepatitis B is a liver infection caused by the Hepatitis B Virus (HBV). All donations have been tested for live Hepatitis B since 1972; however in April 2022 testing for previous Hepatitis B infection will begin. This leaflet describes the process and what it means for blood donors.
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High haemoglobin and blood donation
Every time you come to give blood, we test your haemoglobin levels first. If you have too much haemoglobin we won’t be able to take your blood this time around. This leaflet explains why, and gives advice on helping decrease your haemoglobin levels.