S’pore Red Cross issues urgent call for AB- blood donors as stock reaches critical levels

Singapore Red Cross urgently requests AB- blood donors due to shortage

The Singapore Red Cross has issued an urgent call for AB- blood donors due to a critical shortage.

In a Facebook post on 21 Nov, the organisation highlighted the immediate need for donations to save lives.

Source: Singapore Red Cross on Facebook

The appeal highlighted the critical need for AB- donations, stressing their life-saving importance for patients in urgent need.

Current blood stock levels & rarity of AB-

According to the Singapore Red Cross website, most blood types have healthy stock levels.

However, AB+ blood is marked as low, while AB- is critically low, accompanied by a warning symbol.

When hovered over, the icon reinforces the urgency: “We urgently need your blood NOW. Please donate today.”

Source: Singapore Red Cross

AB- is the rarest blood type in Singapore, comprising just 0.1% of the donor pool.

How to donate

Potential donors can check their eligibility on the Health Sciences Authority website before booking an appointment.

Source: Singapore Red Cross

Once eligible, donors can visit the Singapore Red Cross website, click on the ‘Donate Now’ button, and log in with their SingPass to schedule a donation at a Blood Bank.

Information about the five Blood Banks, including their locations and opening hours, is also available on the Red Cross website.

Also read: Young S’pore Man Has Donated Blood 29 Times, Says Each Pint Saves 3 Lives

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Featured image adapted from Singapore Red Cross and Elnur on Canva, for illustration purposes only.