2006-09-12 03:42:41 · 7 answers · asked by moo 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
They vary from country to country. I think most of your answers so far are for donating blood in the USA. The requirements in the UK are a bit different in detail, but mostly with the same idea. For some risks related to AIDS and hepatitis, you simply cannot donate, ever. We have a minimum interval of 12 weeks, and an upper age limit of 70.
2006-09-12 04:05:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
From the Red Cross:
To give blood for transfusion to another person, you must be healthy, be at least 17 years old or 16 years old if allowed by state law, weigh at least 110 pounds, and not have donated blood in the last 8 weeks (56 days). "Healthy" means that you feel well and can perform normal activities.
There are more details at the link.
If you can, please give. There is always a need for blood and blood products. One donation may help many people.
2006-09-12 10:51:48 · answer #2 · answered by novangelis 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
equal to or more than 115 lbs.
related-disease free (eg.,diabetes, aids, thalassaemia,etc.)
in some places, u gotta be an adult
have to undergo a simple basic haemoglobin test to check wether u have the required level....
and yeah, u cant donate blood if u already have in the last 2-3 months
2006-09-12 10:54:51 · answer #3 · answered by pointless banter 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To donate blood you must be at least 17 years old, weigh 110 lbs. and be in good health.
Thats what it says on every e-mail I get from the red cross.
2006-09-12 10:52:46 · answer #4 · answered by theteabegreen 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check with Red Cross -- there's a weight requirement, I think it's at least 110 lbs., to donate.
2006-09-12 10:48:30 · answer #5 · answered by northernbornsoutherner 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You must be diease free, and in some places you cannot have gotten a tattoo or piercing within the last year.
2006-09-12 10:44:29 · answer #6 · answered by ink_collector 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Be 17 and have blood.
Even if your blood is deased they will still take it, just not use it.
2006-09-12 10:54:40 · answer #7 · answered by Krispy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋