Aberdeen Blood Donor Centre
Foresterhill Road, Foresterhill, Aberdeen AB25 2ZW
Overview
Aberdeen Blood Donor Centre is a vital healthcare facility located at Foresterhill Road in Aberdeen's medical quarter. The centre is part of the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS) and plays a crucial role in collecting, testing, and processing blood donations for patients across Aberdeen and the wider northeast of Scotland. The facility operates as a community-focused donation centre where eligible members of the public can volunteer to give blood.
The centre provides comprehensive blood donation services, including donor registration, health screening, and the actual donation process. All donated blood undergoes rigorous testing and quality assurance before being made available for transfusions in hospitals and medical settings. The centre also offers related services such as apheresis donations and regular health checks for donors.
Aberdeen Blood Donor Centre serves the local community and surrounding areas, operating regular appointment-based sessions. The facility welcomes healthy adults aged 17-66 who meet health eligibility criteria. As part of the NHS blood supply chain, it contributes significantly to ensuring adequate blood stocks for emergency care, surgery, cancer treatment, and other critical medical needs throughout the region.