Blood Collection Kit
A Blood Collection Kit is used to collect blood from a survivor for later transfusion. Blood must be compatible, and a filled blood bag needs an IV Start Kit before it can be used on another player.
Quick item summary
Quick answer
The Blood Collection Kit is an advanced medical item used for blood transfusions. It starts as an empty bag, can be filled by collecting blood from a donor, and then needs to be combined with an IV Start Kit before it can be injected into a recipient.
In-game description
“An empty bag for collecting blood directly. Contains anticoagulants to extend usefulness of the collected blood.”
Main Uses
- Collect blood from a donor
- Prepare blood for later transfusion
- Help recover another player after major blood loss
- Create an IV Blood Bag when combined with an IV Start Kit
- Support advanced group medical play
How to use this item
Collect blood from a donor
Use the Blood Collection Kit on a donor to fill the bag with blood. The donor loses blood during the process, so they should be stable, hydrated, and fed before donating.
- Confirm the donor is safe and not actively bleeding.
- Use a Blood Test Kit first if blood compatibility matters.
- Hold the Blood Collection Kit and collect blood from the donor.
- Keep the filled blood bag for a compatible transfusion.
Prepare blood for transfusion
A filled blood bag cannot be used directly until it is combined with an IV Start Kit. This creates an IV Blood Bag that can be injected into the recipient.
- Fill the Blood Collection Kit with donor blood.
- Combine the filled blood bag with an IV Start Kit.
- Use the prepared IV Blood Bag on a compatible recipient.
Check blood compatibility
Blood type matters. Giving incompatible blood can cause a dangerous hemolytic reaction, so use a Blood Test Kit before transfusing whenever possible.
View related guideHow to get Blood Collection Kit
- Search medical loot areas.
- Check hospitals, clinics, and medic-related spawns.
- Look for it alongside IV Start Kits, Blood Test Kits, and Saline Bags.
- Take it from other survivors or medical stashes when safe.
Spawn info
- • Blood Collection Kits are advanced medical items used for transfusions.
- • They are most useful when paired with a Blood Test Kit and IV Start Kit.
- • A donor loses 500 mL of blood when filling the bag.
Medical notes
Treats
Risks
- • Incompatible blood can cause a potentially fatal hemolytic reaction
- • Sick donors may pass illness risk through collected blood
- • The donor loses 500 mL of blood during collection
Related symptoms
- • Blood loss
- • Low blood
- • Unconsciousness
- • Hemolytic reaction
Prevention tips
- • Use a Blood Test Kit before transfusing blood.
- • Only transfuse compatible blood types.
- • Avoid collecting blood from sick or unstable players.
- • Make sure the donor is energized and hydrated so they can recover blood naturally.
Crafting and item conversions
Used in recipes
IV Blood Bag
Result: IV Blood Bag
After the Blood Collection Kit is filled with donor blood, combine it with an IV Start Kit to prepare it for transfusion.
View crafting guideImportant notes
- The Blood Collection Kit starts empty and must be filled by collecting blood from a donor.
- The donor loses 500 mL of blood during collection.
- A filled blood bag requires an IV Start Kit before it can be used for transfusion.
- Blood compatibility matters. Use a Blood Test Kit before transfusing whenever possible.
- Incompatible blood can cause a dangerous hemolytic reaction.
- Avoid using blood from sick players if possible.