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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.

  • 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.

  • Medications

    Can I give blood? If you’re 17 to 65 and in good health, you probably can. However, there are some exceptions.

  • Covid-19

    Can I give blood? If you’re 17 to 65 and in good health, you probably can. However, there are some exceptions.

  • Accessibility statement

    Accessibility statement for www.scotblood.co.uk

  • Our partners

    Find out about our partner organisations, Anthony Nolan, Organ Donation Scotland, and other UK blood transfusion agencies. We all have the same aim - making life better for patients.

  • Temporary road closure at Aberdeen Donor Centre

    Building works for the new Integrated Mortuary mean that access to Aberdeen Blood Donor Centre via the normal Foresterhill loop road will be restricted on Sunday 19th January 2025.

  • Rhiannon's story

    This Christmas Eve, Rhiannon from Musselburgh would like to say thanks to blood donors for the transfusions she received after giving birth to her son.

  • Colin's story

    Colin is a platelet donor from Fife. He tells us why giving blood and platelets is so important to him.

Current blood stock levels across Scotland Monday 15 December

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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