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Click here to Find a Donor Centre Click here for ABCs of Eligibility Our latest updates Read all news Read all stories Dr. Isra Levy appointed to Order of Ottawa 11/18/2021 | Information Inspiration Ottawa’s former chief medical officer now drives innovation at Canada’s Lifeline and guides our pandemic response Read full story , Dr. Isra Levy appointed to Order of Ottawa How an Indigenous cord blood donor was inspired by a patient 11/15/2021 | Information Inspiration Lena Mallary saw cord blood save a life shortly before welcoming a ‘miracle baby’ with Cory Greenhalgh Read full story , How an Indigenous cord blood donor was inspired by a patient Taking education about organ and tissue donation to new heights 11/10/2021 | Information Inspiration Lucie Dumont and her team created the Chain of Life (Chaîne de vie) organ donation curriculum for teens Read full story , Taking education about organ and tissue donation to new heights Celebrating the annual Sikh Nation blood donation campaign 11/01/2021 | Information Inspiration This longtime partner is both saving lives and helping us build a more inclusive blood system Read full story , Celebrating the annual Sikh Nation blood donation campaign Dr. Dana Devine assumes presidency of Association for the Advancement of Blood and Biotherapies 10/27/2021 | Information Innovation Our chief scientist is the second Canadian to lead this important international body Read full story , Dr. Dana Devine assumes presidency of Association for the Advancement of Blood and Biotherapies Plasma and the blood system supply chain 10/27/2021 | Statement Canadian Blood Services operates the blood and plasma supply system in all provinces and territories except Québec, which has its own similar system and blood operator. We are accountable to provincial and territorial ministers of health, who are also our corporate members, and are regulated by Health Canada. Read full story , Plasma and the blood system supply chain National blood inventory We manage the national supply of blood products for all the provinces and territories (excluding Quebec). Many variables can impact our inventory such as weather, holidays or tragic events. Below is an overview of our inventory levels across all blood types. Good supply 17 days of inventory on hand. Inventory level for blood type AB+ positive When the Inventory is over 10 days, AB+ is needed less. When the Inventory for AB+ is below 8 days, AB+ is especially needed. Good supply 13 days of inventory on hand. Inventory level for blood type AB- negative When the Inventory for AB- is below 8 days, AB- is especially needed. Good supply 8 days of inventory on hand. Inventory level for blood type A+ positive When the Inventory for A+ is below 8 days, A+ is needed. Good supply 8 days of inventory on hand. Inventory level for blood type A- negative When the Inventory for A- is below 8 days, A- is especially needed. Good supply 11 days of inventory on hand. Inventory level for blood type B+ positive When the Inventory is over 10 days, B+ is needed less. When the Inventory for B+ is below 8 days, B+ is especially needed. Good supply 7 days of inventory on hand. Inventory level for blood type B- negative When the Inventory for B- is below 8 days, B- is especially needed. Good supply 5 days of inventory on hand. Inventory level for blood type O+ positive When the Inventory for O+ is below 8 days, O+ is especially needed. Good supply 5 days of inventory on hand. Inventory level for blood type O- negative When the Inventory for O- is below 8 days, O- is especially needed. Find a donor centre Plasma Book now to donate plasma Plasma is the protein-rich liquid in our blood responsible for circulating blood cells and platelets throughout our bodies. For many patients with a wide range of diseases, plasma can save or improve their lives. Find a donor centre here Stem cells Register to donate stem cells Fewer than 25 per cent of recipient patients who need stem cell transplants find a compatible donor in their own family. The rest must rely on the sincere generosity of unrelated donors who have committed to being part of Canada’s Lifeline. Click here to Register Organs and tissues Register to become a donor One organ donor can save up to eight lives; tissue and eye donors can improve the lives of up to 75 more. Register to become a donor. Talk to your loved ones about organs and tissue donation and encourage them to register as well. Register today Ways to donate There are many ways to donate. You can give one-time or recurring financial donations, organize group donations in collaboration with other organizations or communities, sponsor a donation event or even volunteer your time. 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