i want to donate blood in school, howver i am gay, can i still do this? it is with the red cross, i am 16, and have the form. i have used a condom every time and have been tested for hiv. it has came up negative. if you have more questions, email me briancasler@yahoo.com
2006-11-27 13:19:07 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Other - Health
No you can not. If you have had sex with a man regardless of protection, you should never donate. The risk is to great.
2006-11-27 18:16:42 · answer #1 · answered by tamara.knsley@sbcglobal.net 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depeding on where you live, you may not be able to donate...just because of your age. Some places have a requirement of 17 or older--some jurisidictions have 16 or older (depending on your state of residence).
I wouldn't think your sexual preference would pose an issue, per se. Even though you've used protection and have come up negative, you could be turned away as a donor, due to your sexual history.
If I were you, I'd read the page I'm listing below. It lists the conditions the ARC has.
Good luck.
No matter what happens, it is admirable that you're willing to give something so many of us take for granted.
2006-11-27 13:31:33 · answer #2 · answered by curlytop312 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe you can still donate. As a routine matter, I think that all blood that is taken from donors is tested for certain diseases. If it is important for them to know whether you might be at risk for hiv, they will ask specific questions on the form you need to fill out before you can donate.
2006-11-27 13:23:46 · answer #3 · answered by bombastic 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is risky behavior. The Red Cross screens blood for HIV, but if you feel you are a risk, please do not donate.
2006-11-27 13:23:44 · answer #4 · answered by RBRN 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go ahead and donate. They screen everybodies blood. Hell, I think if Jesus Christ was to donate blood they would screen his blood for diseases.
2006-11-27 14:01:27 · answer #5 · answered by Leneki 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋