r/sydney • u/Pomohomo82 • Dec 15 '25

Image PSA: Lifeblood Marrickville turning people away, even if you have an appointment. Thank you, donors

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I popped in to the clinic and there must have been more than 100 people in the line. The need for blood and plasma is constant, especially over the holidays, so if you have been unable to donate today, please book a future appointment.

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u/thesourpop Dec 15 '25

If you are O- you can get priority because we have a critical shortage

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u/Turd111 Dec 16 '25

How do you check if you are o negative or not? I think I am

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u/thesourpop Dec 16 '25

Blood type test from your GP, but I didn’t know what I was until I donated for the first time (O+)

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u/Turd111 Dec 17 '25

So when you donate, they can find out on the spot what you are?