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HPA High specification platelet donors
Information if you have been identified as an HPA high specification platelet donor.
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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.
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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.
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Muscle tensing exercise card
Doing muscle tensing exercises before , during and after you give blood has been proven to reduce your likelihood of fainting. This quick guide demonstrates what you should do, and for how long.
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Neonatal platelet donors
Information for platelet donors who have been identified for neonatal use.
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Nerve irritation or injury
This leaflet gives advice on what to do if you have a nerve injury during blood donation, and advice on how to what to do next.
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Plasma FAQ
If you are a male blood donor with A or AB blood group, we may sometimes put out a special appeal for you to give blood. This is because the plasma in your blood is the most effective for producing Fresh Frozen Plasma (FFP) and Cryoprecipitate (Cryo). Find out more about these components and how they can be used in this FAQ.
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Plasma for Medicines Clinician Leaflet
This leaflet provides information on Scotland's Plasma for Medicines Programme.
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Plasma: Information about your haematocrit levels
If your haematocrit level is too high, you are not eligible to give plasma at this time. This leaflet explains more about your haematocrit levels, and what steps to take next.
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Plasma: Information about your platelet count
If your platelet count is too high or too low, you are not eligible to give plasma at this time. This leaflet explains more about your platelet count, what platelets do, and what steps to take next.