how old do you have to be to give blood?

Question

i want to be able to give blood, i know there are weight guidelines, and such like, but how old do i have to be?

Answer 1

i dont know about america, but in the uk you must be 17 and over 8 stone in weight (112lb)

Answer 2

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) or a donation of double red cells in the last 16 weeks (111 days). "Healthy" means that you feel well and can perform normal activities. If you have a chronic condition such as diabetes or high blood pressure, "healthy" also means that you are being treated and the condition is under control.

Answer 3

21

Answer 4

I think you have to be 16 and up because 16 is the age of Consent were you have the knowledge to choose. If not then it's 18

Answer 5

16 or 17 cuz this lady at a blood drive at my old school said 16 or 17

Answer 6

Those at least 17 years old, who weigh at least 110 lbs. and in generally good health can donate blood every 56 days (8 weeks).

Answer 7

16 years old

Answer 8

Good for you. I can't donate blood due to medical reasons (I had a transfusion before) but I wish I could. I think it is 18. Their website is www.blood.co.uk - check it out and all about it on there!

Answer 9

90 lbs,age 18

Answer 10

i think you have to be 18 to give blood, have a look on their website