About this blood type
Although group A blood is the second largest blood group in Scotland, type A- blood is relatively rare. If you’re an A- donor who gives blood at Aberdeen, Edinburgh, or Glasgow Donor Centre, you may be able to give platelets.
Current blood stock levels across Scotland
Wednesday 17 June
O+
6
days
A+
5
days
B+
6
days
AB+
11
days
O-
3
days
A-
5
days
B-
2
days
AB-
12
days
We aim to retain 6 days of stocks at any time in order to meet the requirements of patients in Scotland.