Canadian Blood Services

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Plasma
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Plasma
for Life

For many, plasma is the only treatment.

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Organs & Tissues
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Organs & Tissues
for Life

More than 4,000 people in Canada are waiting for an organ transplant.

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Blood recipient

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Plasma recipient

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Tom

Stem cell recipient

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Kathleen

Organ recipient

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National awards honour six extraordinary contributors to Canada’s Lifeline


On December 5, 2024, at a special ceremony in Ottawa, Ont., Canadian Blood Services presented six national awards to recognize some of the remarkable individuals and organizations who have made significant contributions to Canada’s Lifeline.

Donating blood or plasma for the very first time? Tell us about it!


You could inspire someone else to join the 450 Challenge. Let’s work together to get Canada’s blood pumping!

10 amazing ways donated blood and plasma help save lives


From blood transfusions for babies in the womb, to the manufacture of lifesaving medications, blood and plasma help far beyond trauma 

Meet the Researcher: Dr. Sandra Ramirez-Arcos


Her work in the Canadian Blood Services microbiology lab helps protect transfusion recipients from dangerous bacteria

National blood inventory

We manage the national supply of blood products for all the provinces and territories (excluding Quebec). Many variables can impact our inventory such as weather, holidays or tragic events. Below is an overview of our inventory levels across all blood types. 

 

  • Good supply
    25
    days of inventory on hand.

    Inventory level for blood type AB positive

  • Good supply
    16
    days of inventory on hand.

    Inventory level for blood type AB negative

  • Good supply
    10
    days of inventory on hand.

    Inventory level for blood type A positive

  • Good supply
    8
    days of inventory on hand.

    Inventory level for blood type A negative

  • Good supply
    14
    days of inventory on hand.

    Inventory level for blood type B positive

  • Good supply
    4
    days of inventory on hand.

    Inventory level for blood type B negative

  • Good supply
    8
    days of inventory on hand.

    Inventory level for blood type O positive

  • Good supply
    5
    days of inventory on hand.

    Inventory level for blood type O negative