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Now, more people can donate blood. Learn about recent eligibility changes for those who spent time in Europe, and the elimination of questions based on gender and sexual orientation in our Eligibility FAQs. More information also on our LGBTQ+ Donors page.
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In order to donate blood, a woman must have a hemoglobin...
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In order to donate blood, a woman must have a hemoglobin level of at least 12.5 g/dL, and a man must have a hemoglobin level of at least 13.0 g/dL. For all donors, the hemoglobin level can be no greater than 20 g/dL. A hemoglobin level of 13.3 g/dL is required to donate Power Reds regardless of gender.
Who can give blood? Most people can give blood if they are in good health. There are some basic requirements one need to fulfill in order to become a blood donor. Below are some basic eligibility guidelines: Age. You are aged between 18 and 65.
New to Blood Donation? We answer the most frequently asked questions in the new Be a Hero Donor Guide. Enter your information to learn the truth about some blood donation myths and how you can help patients.
The FREE Blood Donor app puts the power to save lives in the palm of your hand. Find nearby Red Cross blood drives, schedule and manage appointments, complete your RapidPass®, get notified when your blood is on its way to a patient, view results from your mini-physical, and more.
People can donate after their blood pressure is controlled. Possible exposure to prion diseases, such as variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease (also called mad cow disease) Permanent
6 paź 2022 · The American Red Cross is now accepting individuals who spent time in certain European countries between 1980 and 2001 to give blood to help patients in need.
