What is it used for? of Blood donation

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Blood donations are used for a number of purposes:

Red blood cells are transfused when an illness leads to anaemia.
Platelets are needed where bone marrow cannot work properly for example, anti-cancer treatment, or in patients who cannot produce normal platelets to clot the blood.
White blood cells are important to help patients whose resistance to serious infection is low, such as during cancer treatment.
Plasma is used for critically ill patients who have lost a large volume of blood and need a replacement of the full range of proteins contained in plasma.
Blood is used in cases of acute blood loss, such as after accidents or during an operation.