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Donation frequency: Every 56 days, up to 6 times a year*. You must be in good health and feeling well**. You must be at least 16 years old in most states. You must weigh at least 110 lbs. See additional requirements for students >>. Learn more about donating whole blood >>. Give Whole Blood. MAKE AN APPOINTMENT.
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Weight. You weigh at least 50 kg. In some countries, donors of whole blood donations should weigh at least 45 kg to donate 350 ml ± 10%. Health. You must be in good health at the time you donate. You cannot donate if you have a cold, flu, sore throat, cold sore, stomach bug or any other infection.
It is important to set weight limits for blood donation to protect donors from adverse effects, in particular vasovagal episodes and anaemia. Low body weight and low blood volume have been shown to be independent predictors for vasovagal reactions (50,66).
General Requirements. Donors must: Be at least 17 years of age (16-year-olds may donate blood with a parent/guardian’s consent). Donors under the age of 17 should bring the completed consent form (05-FX1) when registering to donate. Weigh at least 110 pounds for donors 19 or older (Donors under 19 — see height/weight requirements)
Age and Weight Requirements. Males: Must be at least 16 years old and weigh at least 130 pounds, and be 5’1” or taller. Females: Must be at least 16 years old, weigh at least 150 pounds, and be 5’5” or taller. How Often Can I Donate Double Red Cells? Every 112 days for a total of 3 donations a year. Platelets.
Weigh at least 110 lbs. Additional height and weight requirements apply for donors 18 years old and younger and all high school student donors. Have not donated blood in the last 56 days.
14 gru 2023 · To keep the nation’s blood supply safe and to protect patients and donors, there are some requirements that donors must meet. Generally, donors must: Be 17 years of age or older, or 16 with parental consent. Weigh at least 110 pounds. Be in good health, feeling well, and not taking antibiotics.
