Who Can Donate?

Find out if you're eligible to become a life-saver!

Every donation makes a difference. Check the criteria below to see if you can contribute.

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Your Donation Matters!

While most healthy individuals can donate blood, certain criteria are in place to ensure the safety of both the donor and the recipient. Even if you can't donate blood, there are many other ways you can help us save lives.

Did you know? One blood donation can potentially save up to three lives.

General Requirements for Donating Blood

Age

  • Minimum **18 years old**.
  • No upper age limit if you meet health criteria.

Weight

  • At least **50 kg (110 lbs)**.

General Health

  • Feeling well and healthy on the day of donation.
  • No fever, cold, flu, or sore throat.
  • Not pregnant or recently given birth (within 6 months).

Tattoos & Piercings

  • Wait **6 months** after a tattoo or body piercing.

Travel

  • No recent travel to malaria-endemic or other high-risk disease areas.

Medications

  • Inform us of all medications you are currently taking.
  • Certain medications (e.g., blood thinners) may defer donation.

For Female Donors: Pregnancy & Menstrual Cycle

Pregnancy

If you are pregnant, you are **not eligible** to donate blood. We recommend waiting until **at least 6 months after delivery** (or after the end of pregnancy) to ensure your health has fully recovered and your iron levels are adequate.

Menstrual Cycle

You **can donate blood during your menstrual cycle** as long as you are feeling well and healthy, not experiencing heavy bleeding, and your hemoglobin levels are within the acceptable range. Your comfort and well-being are our priority.

If you have any concerns or specific health conditions related to pregnancy or your menstrual cycle, please discuss them confidentially with our medical staff during your pre-donation screening.

Common Temporary Deferral Reasons

Wait 24 hours after a filling or cleaning, and 7 days after major dental surgery or tooth extraction.

Wait 4 weeks after receiving a live vaccine (e.g., Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Chickenpox). Other vaccines may have shorter deferral periods.

Wait until you are fully recovered and free of symptoms for at least 3-7 days.

You may need to wait until your iron levels are back to normal. A simple test will be performed at the donation center.

Permanent Deferral Conditions

Some conditions unfortunately mean you cannot donate blood for your own safety or the safety of the recipient. These include:

  • History of certain cancers
  • Positive test for HIV, Hepatitis B, or Hepatitis C
  • Certain severe heart conditions
  • History of intravenous drug use
  • Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease (CJD) or variant CJD risk

Still Unsure? Take Our Quick Eligibility Quiz!

Answer a few quick questions to get an immediate, general indication of your eligibility.

Disclaimer: This quiz provides general guidance only. A full health screening will be conducted at the donation center.

Ready to Donate? Here's What's Next:

Remember, a comprehensive health screening will be conducted by our medical staff at the donation center to ensure your safety and the safety of the blood supply.


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