WHO CAN DONATE BLOOD?

Donate Blood | Common Reasons for Deferrals | Platelet Donations | Red Blood Cell (ALYX) Donations
Hereditary Hemochromatosis

• You must be at least 17 years old
• Weigh at least 110 pounds
• Be reasonably healthy with no acute symptoms, no active sinus drainage or fever
• Have no history of heart disease or malignancy
• Recent surgery-must be released by Dr.
• Blood transfusion-1 year deferral
• Cannot be pregnant
• Heart attack victim 1 year deferral with Dr. release
• Cannot be on antibiotics for 72 hours
• Tattoos are now permitted if done in a licensed place