IV Blood Bag
An IV Blood Bag is a prepared blood transfusion item in DayZ. It is made by combining a filled Blood Collection Kit with an IV Start Kit, then used to restore 500 blood to a compatible recipient.
Quick item summary
Quick answer
The IV Blood Bag is the ready-to-use version of a filled blood bag. It can replace blood lost from bleeding, but blood compatibility matters. Using incompatible blood can cause a dangerous hemolytic reaction, so testing blood first is strongly recommended.
In-game description
“A bag of whole blood with an IV set ready for transfusion. Used to replace blood lost due to bleeding.”
Main Uses
- Restore blood after heavy blood loss
- Perform a blood transfusion on another survivor
- Store prepared blood for quick use later
- Use compatible blood to avoid hemolytic reaction
- Help with gas poisoning if the blood was collected from a safe, unaffected donor
How to use this item
Prepare an IV Blood Bag
An IV Blood Bag is made by combining a filled Blood Collection Kit with an IV Start Kit.
- Use a Blood Collection Kit to collect blood from a donor.
- Use a Blood Test Kit if blood compatibility matters.
- Combine the filled blood bag with an IV Start Kit.
- Store the prepared IV Blood Bag until it is needed.
Use for blood recovery
Use the IV Blood Bag on a compatible recipient to restore blood after bleeding or major injury.
- Stop any active bleeding first.
- Confirm blood compatibility if possible.
- Use the IV Blood Bag on the recipient.
- Monitor the player after the transfusion.
Avoid incompatible blood
Blood type matters. Incompatible blood can cause a dangerous hemolytic reaction, so use a Blood Test Kit before transfusion whenever possible.
View related guideUse carefully for gas poisoning
An IV Blood Bag can help with gas poisoning only when the blood was collected from a donor who was outside the gas and not poisoned themselves.
View related guideHow to get IV Blood Bag
- Fill a Blood Collection Kit with donor blood.
- Combine the filled blood bag with an IV Start Kit.
- Use a Blood Test Kit before transfusion if compatibility is unknown.
- Store the prepared IV Blood Bag for emergency blood recovery.
Spawn info
- • The IV Blood Bag is crafted from a filled Blood Collection Kit and an IV Start Kit.
- • It does not normally spawn as loose loot.
- • The blood type depends on the donor blood inside the bag.
Medical notes
Treats
- • Blood loss
- • Gas poisoning
Risks
- • Incompatible blood can cause a potentially fatal hemolytic reaction
- • Blood from a sick or poisoned donor can be risky
- • The item is single-use
- • It does not stop active bleeding
Related symptoms
- • Blood loss
- • Low blood
- • Unconsciousness
- • Hemolytic reaction
- • Gas poisoning
Prevention tips
- • Stop bleeding before using an IV Blood Bag.
- • Use a Blood Test Kit to confirm compatibility.
- • Only use blood from a safe donor when possible.
- • Use Saline instead if blood compatibility is unknown and blood recovery is still needed.
Important notes
- An IV Blood Bag is single-use.
- It restores 500 blood to the recipient.
- It is made from a filled Blood Collection Kit and an IV Start Kit.
- Blood compatibility matters. Use a Blood Test Kit before transfusion when possible.
- Incompatible blood can cause a hemolytic reaction.
- The blood type is based on the donor blood collected in the bag.
- It can help with gas poisoning only if the blood came from an unaffected donor.
- Stop active bleeding before relying on blood recovery.