When donating, you will give around 470mL of blood. This is about 7% - 8% of the blood volume of an average adult, or 1.5 cans of soft drink, plus 15mL for test samples.
Official website of New Zealand Blood Service
0800 448 325 | 0800 GIVE BLOOD
Information posters
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Did you know? poster (pdf, 497 KB) Facts about Blood Donation in New Zealand |
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Ever wonder what happens to blood? (pdf, 2 MB) A single blood donation contributes to the making of up to 13 products all serving a vital function to help others in need. |
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Checklist for Potential Donors (pdf, 541 KB) Basic eligibility criteria for becoming a blood donor. |
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Where does your blood go (pdf, 716 KB) How much blood do the hospitals use. |
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Who receives your blood? (pdf, 595 KB) See what we use the red cells for |
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