Blood Donation Eligibility

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 17-65 years old (varies by country and organization)
• Weight: at least 110 pounds (50 kg)
• Hemoglobin: 12.5 g/dL or higher
• Blood pressure: within normal range
• Body temperature: normal
• No tattoos or piercings within the past year
• No infectious diseases (e.g., HIV, hepatitis)

Blood Types

• ABO blood group system:
  • A
  • B
  • AB
  • O
• Rh blood type:
  • Rh positive (Rh+)
  • Rh negative (Rh-)
• Universal donor: O negative (O-)

Blood Donation Process

1. Registration: Donor registration and medical history review
2. Screening: Blood pressure, temperature, and hemoglobin checks
3. Phlebotomy: Blood collection (approximately 10-15 minutes)
4. Post-donation: Rest and refreshments

Blood Donation Benefits

• Helps patients with:
  • Anemia
  • Cancer
  • Surgery
  • Trauma
• Supports medical research
• Saves lives

Blood Donation Frequency

• Whole blood: every 56 days (varies by country and organization)
• Platelets: every 7 days
• Plasma: every 28 days

Contraindications

• Recent travel to areas with high risk of infectious diseases
• Certain medical conditions (e.g., heart disease, diabetes)
• Pregnancy or breastfeeding
• Medication use (e.g., antibiotics, blood thinners)

Eligibility Criteria

• To donate blood, individuals must be between 17-65 years old, with a minimum weight of 110 pounds (50 kg)
• Hemoglobin level must be at least 12.5 g/dL, and blood pressure must be within the normal range
• Body temperature should be normal, and no tattoos or piercings should have been done in the past year
• Donors must not have infectious diseases such as HIV or hepatitis

Blood Types

• The ABO blood group system consists of four types: A, B, AB, and O
• Rh blood type is classified as either Rh positive (Rh+) or Rh negative (Rh-)
• O negative (O-) is considered the universal donor type

Blood Donation Process

• The donation process involves registration, review of medical history, and a brief medical examination
• Blood pressure, temperature, and hemoglobin levels are checked during screening
• Phlebotomy takes approximately 10-15 minutes to collect the blood
• After donation, donors are advised to rest and refresh themselves

Blood Donation Benefits

• Blood donations help patients with anemia, cancer, surgery, and trauma
• Donations also support medical research and save lives

Blood Donation Frequency

• Whole blood donations can be made every 56 days, while platelet donations can be made every 7 days
• Plasma donations can be made every 28 days, but frequency may vary by country and organization

Contraindications

• Recent travel to areas with high infectious disease risk, certain medical conditions, and pregnancy or breastfeeding are contraindications for blood donation
• Medication use, such as antibiotics and blood thinners, may also be a contraindication