Guidelines for Blood Donors

At the time you actually give blood – you’ll be asked to complete a medical questionnaire. Please be very candid – honest – with your answers. It’s for your protection – as well as the recipient’s.

In general: You need to be in good heath – between the ages of 18 and 65 (16/17 year olds may donate with parent’s permission) – weigh at least 110 pounds – have a blood pressure of 90-160 over 60-100.

Your questionnaire will ask about behaviors that are known to carry a higher risk of blood-borne infections — infections that are transmitted through the blood – for example: intravenous drug use – prostitution.

Some physical conditions may cause your offer to be declined/deferred:

anemia – body piercings – current cold or flu – hepatitis – HIV/AIDS - an infection – organ/tissue transplants – sexually transmitted disease

Time allocation: the actual blood collecting from you will take about 10 minutes. The time from when you get to your local donation center until you leave will be about one hour.

Getting prepared to donate: get enough sleep and rest – take no medications nor alcohol 24 hours beforehand – have something to eat before the donation - drink lots of fluids like juice or water.

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when a medical emergency happens
somewhere in the Philippines