The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service produces a number of leaflets about giving blood. These materials are available at blood donor centres and community sessions across Scotland.
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Height and weight chart for female blood donors
There are additional height and weight criteria in place for female blood donors aged under 20. This chart illustrates these criteria.
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.
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.
HLA high specification platelet donors
Information if you have been identified as an HLA high specification platelet donor.
How to become a blood donor
The Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service always needs new blood donors and would very much like to welcome you. This leaflet gives you all the information you need to start saving lives.
HPA High specification platelet donors
Information if you have been identified as an HPA high specification platelet donor.
Imam Hussain Blood Donation Campaign
Set up in January 2006, the Imam Hussain Blood Donation Campaign (IHBDC) aims to encourage more Muslims to come forth and become blood donors. This leaflet tells you more about the aims, objectives and progress of the campaign.
Lipaemic donations
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.
Low haemoglobin and blood donation
Every time you come to give blood, we test your haemoglobin levels first. If you don’t have enough haemoglobin, we won’t be able to take your blood this time around. This leaflet explains why, and gives advice on helping increase your haemoglobin levels.
Malaria and donation: Information for blood donors
Malaria is an infection carried by certain mosquitoes - without treatment, some people can become very ill and die. Malaria can be passed on by transfusion so we need to test donors with malaria risk factors to ensure their blood is safe for patients. This leaflet explains more about malarial risks and the measures we...