Blood Products Availability

June 18, 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
Most blood types remain readily available thanks to seasonal abundance. However, sourcing type O-negative blood is taking slightly longer than usual—a sign that the typical summer shortage may be approaching. With summer just a week away, this shift aligns with the usual mid-June transition from springtime abundance to summertime scarcity and national appeals for emergency blood donations.

Frozen Products
The demand for most types of fresh frozen plasma is addressed immediately – usually within 24 hours. Type AB is the usual exception, with successful searches taking up to 48 hours. Cryoprecipitate products are flourishing, with availability trending higher.

Contact Rachel Maines (240.994.6702) or Tim Brown (240.994.6703) for more information.