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How to know if one is eligible to donate blood?
My friend who is active in civic organization will be giving a short lecture about the importance of blood donation to members of their association. She has prepared varied topics about it and some relevant information regarding blood donation. She said that she wanted to convince many people that it is safe to donate blood. She needs more information though on what are the requirements for one to be fit to donate a blood. How will we know if one is eligible to donate his/her blood?
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Here is a list of the basic requirements for blood donation. There may be some slight variations depending on the blood bank but this is similar to what most banks in the US seem to use.
General Requirements
•Age: 17 (age may vary by state - some are 16 with parental permission)
•Weight: At least 110 pounds
•Diet: By well hydrated and have eaten prior to donation.
•Health: General good health
•Identification: Valid identification such as a driver’s license, DMV identification card, passport, etc.
Do not donate if any of the following apply to you:
•AIDS: You are a person with symptoms or laboratory evidence of HIV infection.
•Cancer: Hematological, ie: Hodgkin, Leukemia, Lymphomas.
•Hepatitis: A history of the disease after the age of 11, or a positive lab test for the virus.
•Organ Failure: Kidney, lung or liver failure.
•Recreational Drug Use (by injection): Having injected yourself with drugs not prescribed by a physician.
•United Kingdom: You have visited or lived in England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Isle of Man, Channel Islands, Gibraltar or Falkland Islands for a total of 3 months or more from 1980 thru 1996.
•European Countries: If you have spent a cumulative of 5 years or more since 1980.
•U.S. Military/Dependents/Civilian Military Employee: If you are U.S. Military / Dependent / Civilian Military Employee who spent a cumulative of six months or more between 1980 thru 1996 associated with a military base in Spain, Portugal, Turkey, Italy or Greece, and/or 1980 thru 1990 in Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany.
•Travel: Travel to certain countries may temporarily restrict you from donating blood.
Please note that when you show up for donation, you will be asked questions to confirm your eligibility.
General Requirements
•Age: 17 (age may vary by state - some are 16 with parental permission)
•Weight: At least 110 pounds
•Diet: By well hydrated and have eaten prior to donation.
•Health: General good health
•Identification: Valid identification such as a driver’s license, DMV identification card, passport, etc.
Do not donate if any of the following apply to you:
•AIDS: You are a person with symptoms or laboratory evidence of HIV infection.
•Cancer: Hematological, ie: Hodgkin, Leukemia, Lymphomas.
•Hepatitis: A history of the disease after the age of 11, or a positive lab test for the virus.
•Organ Failure: Kidney, lung or liver failure.
•Recreational Drug Use (by injection): Having injected yourself with drugs not prescribed by a physician.
•United Kingdom: You have visited or lived in England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Isle of Man, Channel Islands, Gibraltar or Falkland Islands for a total of 3 months or more from 1980 thru 1996.
•European Countries: If you have spent a cumulative of 5 years or more since 1980.
•U.S. Military/Dependents/Civilian Military Employee: If you are U.S. Military / Dependent / Civilian Military Employee who spent a cumulative of six months or more between 1980 thru 1996 associated with a military base in Spain, Portugal, Turkey, Italy or Greece, and/or 1980 thru 1990 in Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany.
•Travel: Travel to certain countries may temporarily restrict you from donating blood.
Please note that when you show up for donation, you will be asked questions to confirm your eligibility.
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Donating blood is a simple process and donating plasma is different.
To donate blood you do have to be in good health. But even with some medical conditions you can donate with a doctors releases or if they are not that serious or compatible you don't need a doctors release. Since donating blood is governed by a host of regulations every blood bank must abide by the same rules. http://www.medicblood.com/newdonor.shtml can give you exact information on what the eligibility requirements are. If you decide to donate many blood banks will gibe your family coverage.
Donating Plasma is as lightly different. Which is more what was previously answered. That is being well hydrated, eating well the night before etc.
To donate blood you do have to be in good health. But even with some medical conditions you can donate with a doctors releases or if they are not that serious or compatible you don't need a doctors release. Since donating blood is governed by a host of regulations every blood bank must abide by the same rules. http://www.medicblood.com/newdonor.shtml can give you exact information on what the eligibility requirements are. If you decide to donate many blood banks will gibe your family coverage.
Donating Plasma is as lightly different. Which is more what was previously answered. That is being well hydrated, eating well the night before etc.
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Medic Regional Blood Bank Donors Eligability
http://www.medic.com
http://www.medicblood.com/newdonor.shtml
Plasma Donation Eligibility
http://www.donatingplasma.org/whydonate/faq.aspx
http://www.interstatebloodbank.com/plasmafaq.asp
Medic Regional Blood Bank Donors Eligability
http://www.medic.com
http://www.medicblood.com/newdonor.shtml
Plasma Donation Eligibility
http://www.donatingplasma.org/whydonate/faq.aspx
http://www.interstatebloodbank.com/plasmafaq.asp
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You should not be suffering from any of the following diseases or taking medicines for them
* Hepatitis B, C
* AIDS
* Diabetes (are you under medication currently?)
* Fits/ Convulsions (are you under medication currently?)
* Cancer
* Leprosy or any other infectious diseases
* Any allergies (Only if you are suffering from severe symptoms)
* Hemophilia/ Bleeding problems
* Kidney disease
* Heart disease
* Hormonal disorders
* Any other type of Jaundice (within 5 years)
* Tuberculosis (within 2 years)
* Chicken Pox (within 1 year)
* Malaria (within 1 year)
* Organ Transplant (within one year)
* Blood Transfusion (within the last 6 months)
* Pregnancy (within the last 6 months)
* Blood Donation (within the last 3 months)
* Major Surgery (within the last 3 months)
* Small Pox Vaccination (within the last 3weeks)
* Hemoglobin deficiency / Anemia (recently)
* Drastic weight loss (recently)
Must be more then 18 years of age and will to donate blood by ur self and not with force.
* Hepatitis B, C
* AIDS
* Diabetes (are you under medication currently?)
* Fits/ Convulsions (are you under medication currently?)
* Cancer
* Leprosy or any other infectious diseases
* Any allergies (Only if you are suffering from severe symptoms)
* Hemophilia/ Bleeding problems
* Kidney disease
* Heart disease
* Hormonal disorders
* Any other type of Jaundice (within 5 years)
* Tuberculosis (within 2 years)
* Chicken Pox (within 1 year)
* Malaria (within 1 year)
* Organ Transplant (within one year)
* Blood Transfusion (within the last 6 months)
* Pregnancy (within the last 6 months)
* Blood Donation (within the last 3 months)
* Major Surgery (within the last 3 months)
* Small Pox Vaccination (within the last 3weeks)
* Hemoglobin deficiency / Anemia (recently)
* Drastic weight loss (recently)
Must be more then 18 years of age and will to donate blood by ur self and not with force.
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