Blood components and products

This section of the website is a complete guide to blood products, from collection and testing to compatibility and correct handling.

There is also information on therapeutic donation, a service the Australian Red Cross Blood Service offers to people with haemochromatosis and other iron overload conditions, outlining the test results and forms General Practitioners need to provide to ensure streamlined donation sessions for their patients.

 

Blood components Fractionated plasma products
Component labelling Donor selection
Blood collection and testing Therapeutic venesection
Blood groups Antigens & antibodies
Compatibility Storage & handling