My brother is in the 3rd grade and his teacher told him that tattooed people aren`t allowed to donate blood. Just wondering if there`s any truth to this.
2006-12-24 14:55:00 · 27 answers · asked by lilfriscogurl2002 1 in Beauty & Style ➔ Skin & Body ➔ Tattoos
You can't donate blood if you've gotten a tattoo or piercing within the last year.
2006-12-24 14:56:48 · answer #1 · answered by Joy M 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well, yes and no. First, people who are tattooed ARE in fact allowed to donate blood...BUT there is a time frame from the day you get tattoed before you can safely donate.
If you get a tatt, you can't go imediately and donate because at that point toxins are not obvious.....after a specific time fram (not exactly sure how long) it is safe to donate blood. Now, just like anyone else you dont know if you have "toxins" or some kind of problem with your blood until a sample is drawn...when people donate blood, the donation is not imediately passed onto a recipient....the blood has to be tested to make sure it is safe and free of any problems.
So, to answer your question, people who are tattooed are in fact allowed to donate just like everyone else ;-)
2006-12-24 14:59:12 · answer #2 · answered by ahsgirl84 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Of course you can donate blood, but each state has different regulations regarding the 'wait time' for new tattoos. Check with your local blood bank or Red Cross.
2006-12-25 10:13:01 · answer #3 · answered by Enchanted 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just recently donated blood, and the only deal is that it can't be a new one. You have to wait 6 months to a year before you donate.
2006-12-25 04:42:30 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You must wait one year from the time you get your tattoo until you can donate blood
2006-12-24 16:04:21 · answer #5 · answered by Bamabrat 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
That teacher needs to check the facts. Yes, you can donate but not right after getting the tattoo. i think it is a years wait before you can donate. Teachers!!!!!!!
2006-12-24 14:59:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
FDA law states a person cannot donate blood for one year after the last tattoo was done..... I you get a tattoo every 6 months, it's one year after the last one.
2006-12-24 15:09:59 · answer #7 · answered by xjoizey 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
when you get a tattoo you have to wait a year before you donate blood again same with getting a piercing!
2006-12-24 15:08:15 · answer #8 · answered by URKA 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i donate blood on a regular basis, and when i got my tattoo, they told me i had to wait a year. after that, i was able to keep donating. so the teachers wrong, he probably dislikes tattoos for whatever reason and was misinformed.
2006-12-25 04:25:48 · answer #9 · answered by robyoung3484 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Last I gave blood I remember there was a warning or rather, a "note" on the confirmation notice that said that you couldn't give blood if you had gotten a tattoo in the last year or so.
2006-12-24 17:45:23 · answer #10 · answered by Piper 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋