Blood Products Availability
May 06, 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 and is intended to complement the weekly Group O blood supply report.
Platelets
Demand is being met in 24 hours or less due to strong national availability.
Red Blood Cells
Seasonal abundance of RBCs is continuing throughout the country. Ongoing usage of O-negative blood is served quickly, usually overnight. Other blood types are readily available for immediate transfusion. This season of high surplus often regulates by mid-June.
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.
