How old do you have to be to donate blood in Texas?

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How old do you have to be to donate blood in Texas?

2006-08-29 12:52:22 · 3 answers · asked by ALEX N 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care

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i believe if you want to donate when you are under 18 you have to have parental permission.

2006-08-29 12:58:23 · answer #1 · answered by crystalfaria11306 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Yes, the law is 18 nationwide. Although, with a legal guardian or parent's permission there have been some cases where minors were allowed to donate. Especially if the minor has a rare blood type. If you are looking for a blood bank in texas to donate to, check out this link: http://bloodbanker.com/banks/city.php?city=Atlanta&state=GA

2006-08-30 16:16:38 · answer #2 · answered by AllKnowingHappyRastaman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

I think the USA standard is 18

2006-08-29 19:55:13 · answer #3 · answered by I-o-d-tiger 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋