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Lipaemic donations

05 November 2025

Sometimes the plasma in a donation is not able to be used because of fatty deposits. This leaflet explains more about this issue, and gives information on what to do next.

Lipaemic Donation Leaflet Draft2pp FINAL (WEB)

05 November 2025
(PDF 1MB)

Current blood stock levels across Scotland Wednesday 12 November

We aim to retain 6 days of stocks at any time in order to meet the requirements of patients in Scotland.

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