Donation Eligibility
Certain conditions must be met before a person may donate his or her blood. Donating blood or platelets may help save lives, but you may be prevented from doing so for the time being due to certain limitations.
As of the age of 17, or 16 with valid parental authorization.
Dozens of pounds heavier than that (female donors aged 16-18 have additional height and weight requirements)
24 hours without antibiotics, unless they are being given as a prophylactic measure
For at least 72 hours after a cold or flu, you should be symptom-free.
The previous 14 days have seen any signs of COVID-19 or had a positive diagnostic test or are on self-quarantine restrictions
Uncontrolled high blood pressure, cancer, leukemia, or lymphoma, as well as the possibility of becoming infected with AIDS-causing viruses such as HIV, are all examples of medically-related limits.
Visited places where malaria is a problem.
Living in a location with a high prevalence of malaria.
Men who have had sexual contact with another man are barred from applying for the program for a period of three months after the end of that last encounter.
People with AIDS, HIV-positive history, or those who are at high risk of contracting the disease should not give blood.
As of December 2019, there is no delay in donating blood after receiving a tattoo or piercing from a licensed facility.
Please let us help you establish your eligibility, whether you have concerns regarding recent travel, medication use, or a medical condition. Whether you are unsure if you are eligible to donate blood, please call us at 1800 722 8001 before scheduling an appointment. When you show up to give at a donation center or blood drive, the final eligibility decision is made.
So, are you up for a life-saving mission?
Donors must meet certain criteria defined by Demo Blood Donation Centers Centers, which include those set out by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). As a result of regulations, blood donors may feel safe and secure when donating their blood.