Blood Donation Eligibility Requirements | Red Cross Blood Services
Donor eligibility rules are intended to protect the health and safety of the donor as well as the patient who will receive the transfusion. The criteria listed are provided as guidelines to assist you in determining whether you may be eligible to be a blood donor.
First Time Donors - Red Cross Blood
New to Blood Donation? We answer the most frequently asked questions in the new Be a Hero Donor Guide. Enter your information to learn the truth about some blood donation myths and how you can help patients.
Blood Donor Eligibility Criteria | Red Cross Blood Services
Are you interested in donating blood? Find out if you are eligible to become a blood donor by viewing eligibility criteria, including issues such as medication, travel, pregnancy and more.
Eligibility Reference Material | Red Cross Blood Services
2024年5月6日 · When you come to donate blood at the American Red Cross, we take your blood pressure to determine whether you are eligible to donate. We measure your blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and hemoglobin because the results provide information about your current health at the time of your donation. What is blood pressure and what does it mean?
Questions About Donating Blood | Red Cross Blood Services
Find out how often you can donate blood and answers to more frequently asked questions about the blood donation process with American Red Cross blood services.
What to do Before, During and After a Donation - Red Cross Blood
The American Red Cross provides helpful tips to help you prepare for your blood or platelet donation. Learn what to do before, during and after your donation for the best experience.
Information for Young Blood Donors | Red Cross Blood Services
Blood donations help save lives and are a great way for young adults to give back to the community. Learn about blood donation guidelines for students and young adults.
Red Cross Blood Donation Safety Protocols
You must be fully recovered from COVID-19 and symptom-free for a least 10 days before donating blood. If you have had a positive diagnostic test in the past 10 days for COVID-19 but didn’t have symptoms, you will need to wait 10 days after the COVID-19 test.
LGBTQ+ Blood Donors | Red Cross Blood Services
Blood donation is now more inclusive for the LGBTQ+ community. Many are now able to donate blood through a new inclusive screening process that expands blood donor eligibility and eliminates questions based on sexual orientation through updated FDA guidelines issued in …
What to know about the Coronavirus and Blood Donation
The Red Cross strongly urges healthy, eligible blood donors to schedule a donation to maintain a sufficient supply of blood products for those in need. The Red Cross is taking every measure to manage the safety of donors, volunteers, employees and blood recipients.