I donated blood about two months ago and there's going to be a blood drive around here again. Can I give blood now or do I have to wait longer?
2007-06-28 17:03:17 · 8 answers · asked by milaca_chick 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ First Aid
For whole blood, it's 56 days [ 8 weeks ].
For plasma, it's 2 weeks.
2007-06-28 17:30:00 · answer #1 · answered by Nurse Susan 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends the country you are in and who is taking the blood. In Australia the Australian Red Cross Blood Bank takes the blood and it wants people to wait a minimum of three months. The exception to that rule is if you are donating 'Plasma' and that can be done every two weeks minimum although they prefer a person to wait three weeks or more.
2007-06-28 17:10:52 · answer #2 · answered by Walter B 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Has it been 56 days (this is for whole blood)? If so, and you are feeling well, I think you're ready.
I believe plasma can be donated up to 2x week for 24 times a year.
Double red donations are 112 days.
2007-06-28 17:12:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
How usually can one supply blood? regulations interior u . s . enable human beings to donate total blood as quickly as each fifty six days. The waiting era between donations could properly be distinctive for different blood factors. to illustrate, donating purely platelets in a technique pronounced as apheresis demands purely a three day wait earlier a individual could supply returned. Donating 2 instruments of crimson blood cells by using an analogous technique doubles the waiting era to 112 days.
2016-09-28 14:24:09 · answer #4 · answered by Erika 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont know about where you're at but here in SoCal you have to wait 2 months before donating again. if that's how it is where you're at than you'll be good to donate. you're best bet though is to contact your local blood bank or go on their website and see their requirements. it's great that you donate, keep up the good work. you truly do make a difference
2007-06-28 18:39:27 · answer #5 · answered by SoCal Paramedic 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as it has been 56 days since your last donation, you should be good to go.
EMT
2007-06-29 00:47:36 · answer #6 · answered by emt_me911 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
US red cross says 8 weeks minimum between donations. you can always call them and check your 'ready' date!!!
2007-06-28 23:53:01 · answer #7 · answered by theoutcrop 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
too soon you have to wait i dont know how long i gave blood one time........... ok for like two mins lol my skin got pail and everything i think i was 26yr
2007-06-28 17:14:46 · answer #8 · answered by John M 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋