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Question

I am donating blood tuesday and i what were the type of requirments of anything beside being sick or have an STD
(I have neither)

I am sixteen

i know about the weight and tattoo
I can donate blood i as long as i have Permission from my parent so i am old enough were i live and it is ok by law or the school would allow it

Thank you plus i do have my parents permission

Answer 1

Good Luck!

"GENERAL GUIDELINES
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.

Other aspects of each potential donor's health history are discussed as part of the donation process before any blood is collected. Each donor receives a brief examination during which temperature, pulse, blood pressure and blood count (hemoglobin or hematocrit) are measured.

Making donations for your own use during surgery (autologous blood donation) is considered a medical procedure and the rules for eligibility are less strict than for regular volunteer donations."

There's more listed on the Red Cross site (below) concerning specific problems like Cancer, AIDS, etc...

Answer 2

None that I know of. You can't donate if you have donated recently. I don't know. I think that's all there is to it. I thought that you had to be at least 17 to donate blood...

Answer 3

You have to be 110 pounds or more. Sit for awhile after it's done and drink a litte juice to get some sugar in you.

Thanks for donating!

Answer 4

you may not have any visible cold sores. You have to weigh over 110 lbs and not have anemia.

If you've been diagnosed with Lyme, jaundice, yellow fever, scarlet fever, dengue fever, or any funky things you can catch in foreign countries, you may not.

If you've been out of the country in the last 10-15 years, depending on your travel, you may not.

they'll ask you ahead of time all of these questions.

Answer 5

they'll check your blood for iron content (if you don't pass you can't donate). They'll also ask a series of questions about health: heart problems, diabetes, kidney disease, etc. They'll also ask about when you ate last. That's about it. Unless a problem is uncovered, you'll be on the table. Good luck, and thanks for donating!

Answer 6

I used to donate blood but they won`t take mine since I had radiation treatments.

Answer 7

well, they'll want to make sure you dont have any recent tatoos or piercings. and they will test a small amount of your blood for iron levels to make sure they can use your blood.
Also, make sure you drink lots of water, and that you eat a little bit before.
everyone should donate! it helps so many people! and hospitals and red cross are always in dire need of blood!!!

Answer 8

Good for you!!! They will ask you a bunch of questions about your life, what you do and don't do. that's pretty much it, the procedure only takes like 10-15 min. and THANK YOU FOR DONATING!!

Answer 9

You cant have blood taken if you lived in China during the SARS era or lived in Amsterdam during the Mad Cow Disease era.

Answer 10

you should read all of this. note that you'll need written permission from a parent or guardian.




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ONLINE APPOINTMENT
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10 REASONS TO DONATE BLOOD

Blood transfusions save lives.
There's no substitute for human blood.
Every three seconds, someone needs a blood transfusion.
About 60 percent of the population are eligible to donate blood, yet less than five percent do.
A pint of blood, separated in to components, can help up to three people.
You'll make your community a safer place.
Fulfills your desire to "give back" to the community.
You'll receive a mini physical (blood pressure, temperature, iron level).
You'll learn your blood type.
It's safe, simple and it saves lives.
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

AGE: 17 (16 year-olds can donate with written permission of parent or guardian).
WEIGHT: At least 110 pounds
DIET: A well-balanced meal is recommended within four hours of donation.
HEALTH: General good health
IDENTIFICATION: Valid identification such as a driver's license, DMV identification card, passport, social security number, etc.
Do not donate if any of the following apply to you:

AIDS: You are a person with symptoms or laboratory evidence of HIV infection.
CANCER: Hematological, ie: Hodgkin, Leukemia, Lymphomas
HEPATITIS: A history of the disease after the age of 11, or a positive lab test for the virus.
ORGAN FAILURE: Kidney, lung or liver failure.
RECREATIONAL DRUG USE (by injection): Having injected yourself with drugs not prescribed by a physician.
UNITED KINGDOM: You have visited or lived in England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Isle of Man, Channel Islands, Gibraltar or Falkland Islands for a total of 3 months or more from 1980 thru 1996.
EUROPEAN COUNTRIES: If you have spent a cumulative of 5 years or more since 1980.
U.S. MILITARY/DEPENDENTS/CIVILIAN
MILITARY EMPLOYEE: If you are U.S. Military / Dependent / Civilian Military Employee who spent a cumulative of six months or more between 1980 thru 1996 associated with a military base in Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, Spain, Portugal, Turkey, Italy or Greece.
TRAVEL: Travel to certain countries may temporarily restrict you from donating blood. Please call 1-888-393-GIVE to learn more.
SEXUAL HISTORY
You are a man who has had sex with another man since 1977
You have engaged in sex for money or drugs since 1977.
QUESTIONS ABOUT ELIGIBILITY

You may need to wait before donating blood if you have any of these conditions:

CONDITION

Allergy No Wait
Abortion/Miscarriage 6 week wait if pregnancy terminated in third trimester, otherwise no wait
Acupuncture Can donate if single-use equipment is used
Alcohol Consumption No wait unless intoxicated
Anemia (past diagnosis) No wait if corrected
Blood Donation, Apheresis 48 Hours
Blood Donation, Whole 8 Weeks
Cancer, treated surgically with radiation or chemotherapy, except for hematological cancers 1 Year
Cold No wait if no sore throat or fever
Cough No wait if no sore throat or fever
Sore Throat Until well, no symptoms
Diabetes No wait if medically controlled
Ear and Body Piercing See Acupuncture
Electrolysis See Acupuncture
Gonorrhea 1 Year
Heart Disease - Angina or Heart Attack (M.I., No Heart Medication) 1 Year
Heart Disease - Angioplasty or Bypass Surgery (No Heart Medication) 1 Year
Hepatitis Contact Depends on Type
Herpes Free of Fever/Systemic Symptoms
High Blood Pressure No Wait if Medically Controlled
Malaria/Immigration from Malarial Area 3 Years
Travel to Malarial Area 1 Years
Pregnancy 6 Week Wait After Delivery
Recent Surgery When Released from MD's Care
Syphilis 1 Year
Tattoo 1 Year



IMMUNIZATION/VACCINES (SHOTS)

Flu/Pneumonia Vaccine No Wait
MMR 4 Weeks
Rubeola (Measles), Yellow Fever, Mumps and Oral Polio 2 Weeks
Rebella (German Measles) 4 Weeks
Hepatitis A and B No Wait
TB Skin Test 48 Hours
Tetanus, Diphtheria, Typhoid and Cholera No Wait
Varicella (Chicken Pox) 4 Weeks
Allergy Shots No Wait



MEDICATIONS

Accutane 1 Month
Allergy Medications No Wait
Antibiotics After Last Dose
Flagyl No Wait
High Blood Pressure Medicine Not Wait
Oral Contraceptives No Wait
Propecia 1 Month
Proscar 1 Month
Tegison (for Psoriasis) Permanently Deferred
Tetracycline for Acne No Wait
Vitamins No Wait


DONATION PROCESS

Prospective donors first complete a health history questionnaire and screening interview.
The next step involves a brief physical examination of blood pressure, pulse, temperature and a test for anemia.
If the prescribed medical requirements are met, a unit (about one pint) of blood is drawn from the donor. Afterwards, donors are served refreshments while remaining seated for 15 minutes.
The entire process usually takes less than one hour.
YOU CAN NOT GET AIDS FROM DONATING BLOOD
Only sterile, disposable equipment is used throughout the donation process, which makes it virtually impossible to contract a disease from donating blood.

WHERE TO DONATE
Select the most convenient donation center for a map, driving directions and hours.







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