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Find out how you can give blood, plasma or platelets today.

World-leading research guides everything we do at Australian Red Cross Lifeblood. See our program, strategy, and meet our researchers.

Some blood components are modified, including washing, testing, freezing, irradiation, phenotyping and splitting components.

Blood components prepared by Lifeblood include red cells, platelets, fresh frozen plasma, cryodepleted plasma and cryoprecipitate.

See why Lifeblood is providing life-changing faecal microbiota for transplant.

Faecal microbiota transplant (FMT) now available to order Australia-wide.

Learn about how the Australian Red Cross created a seamless digital experience for supporters and volunteers by using Okta as an Identity solution.

Inventory management involves all of the activities associated with ordering, storing, handling and issuing of blood products.

Cryoprecipitate is taken from thawed frozen plasma, and used in some patients at risk of critical bleeding.

Australian Red Cross Lifeblood is calling for mothers in the Brisbane area with excess breast milk to help restock the freezers for the state’s premature and...

If you’ve had a premature baby, check with your doctor if donated breast milk is an option. See how we can help.

Blood components are products containing cells or plasma derived from living human blood. Each blood component has specific clinical indications, benefits and...

If you’re a health professional and have any specific individual enquiries or for your organisation, please reach out to the relevant contacts.

Check out answers to Lifeblood’s most frequently asked questions.

See how we're keeping you safe when you donate blood.

Hospitals and laboratories can implement a number of strategies to reduce wastage of blood products.

When you give blood, you’re also giving some of your iron, which your body then replaces through your diet. Find out more about iron and blood donation,...

Sep 24, 2024 - Discover how the Australian Red Cross pursues digital transformation to deliver personalized experiences to Its 270,000 supporters.

Blood components must be stored in an appropriate temperature-controlled environment. Failure to follow correct storage requirements may result in decreased...

If you’re very low in a key component of blood, a transfusion may help. There are many medical conditions or problems that can lead to low or poorly...

We need more blood donors to stop the drop this winter. Help keep the blood supply steady by booking a donation today.

Explore news, stories and research at Lifeblood, for the latest on blood donation, plasma donation, breast milk donation, microbiota donation or organ and...

From trying to take the pain out of blood donation to discovering a whole new blood type, find out more about Lifeblood's research program.

Premature babies are incredibly vulnerable. We need to make sure the breast milk they’re receiving is as safe as possible. Find out if you’re eligible to...

The issue of unscreened, partially screened or non-conforming product will only be warranted in circumstances where the potential harm of not being transfused...

See the latest Australian Red Cross Lifeblood research, overviews of research topics, or browse through profiles of investigators.

Didn’t find what you were after? See the resources below for more information about blood, transfusion and safety.

While the same ABO group of the patient is usually the first choice for red cells, platelets and plasma transfusions, there may be some circumstances where...

A range of valuable products are manufactured from plasma through a process called fractionation. This is when different types of proteins found in plasma are...

Discover a world of life-changing job opportunities at Australian Red Cross Lifeblood.

If you live in Sydney, Brisbane or Adelaide, you may be able to help.

Every blood donor has a reason. Including me. I’ve shared mine, and you can too. #lifebloodau

What if menstrual blood could unlock new tests for endometriosis? What if donated blood could help grow new skin? These aren’t sci-fi ideas, they’re being...

There are more ways to help than giving blood. You can help people help people. There's nothing more rewarding.

The first of its kind in the world, the free iTransfuse App promotes safe, appropriate and evidence-based transfusion by providing bedside access to...

There are many medical conditions or problems that might require a transfusion. Some of the most common ones are cancer, anaemia and operations.

We provide an innovative range of education events and resources for health professionals to support safe transfusion practice at any stage of their career.

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