June 30, 2025
Blood Products Availability is published biweekly on the AABB Newsfeed and in Weekly Report. This estimate is based on data from AABB's National Blood Exchange.
Platelets
Demand is being met in 24 hours or less due to strong national availability.
Red Blood Cells
As Independence Day approaches in the United States, some blood bank managers are increasing efforts to import O-negative blood to ensure adequate supply during the holiday. While supplies of other blood types remain stable, this period often marks the transition from a national surplus in mid-June to the seasonal shortages that characterize summer, often prompting urgent appeals for donations.
The demand for most types of fresh frozen plasma is addressed immediately – often within 24 hours. Type AB is the usual exception, with successful searches taking 24 hours (versus 48 hours two weeks ago). Cryoprecipitate products are flourishing.
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