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VK41: Discarded whole blood and blood components by reason

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4/22/2026
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National Institute for Health Development
VK41
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The dataset provides an overview of discarded whole blood and blood components by reason. The data are presented by calendar year, type of blood component and reason for discard. The data are collected from annual reports of blood centres. The purpose of data collection is to provide a comparable overview of blood supply and utilisation and to support monitoring, planning and analysis related to blood safety and transfusion care. Data source: National Institute for Health Development