what is the minimum age requirement for blood donation?
9757
Who can donate? In Washington, anyone who is in good health, at least 18 years old, and weighs at least 110 pounds may donate blood.
667894
To become a blood donor in Canada you must be at least 17 years old and meet our minimum height and weight requirements, particularly if you are between 17 and 23 years old.
420278
Donors aged over 17 in good health To volunteer as a plasma donor you must: be fit and healthy. be aged 17 or over. have a large enough blood volume (calculated by height and weight before we invite you to donate)
1110264
You are eligible to donate blood if you are in good health, weigh at least 110 pounds and are 17 years or older.
651219
This includes eating something substantial at least 3 hours before blood donation, to not smoke 2 hours before donating blood, having a good night's sleep of 6 to 8 hours the previous night and no alcohol consumption at least 24 hours before donating blood.
650499
As a blood donor you will need to complete a 4 hour fasting appointment. You will be paid up to £100 for donating 600 mls of blood or a proportional amount if less blood has been donated, i.e. £50 for 300 mls.
824870
Plasma donors should be at least 18 years old. Plasma donors should weigh at least 110 pounds or 50 kilograms. Must pass a medical examination. Complete an extensive medical history screening.
359683
Donors who have contracted syphilis or gonorrhea should wait at least 12 months before making a blood donation. Donors with chlamydia, HPV (genital warts), or genital or oral herpes can donate blood, as long as they are feeling healthy and nothing else restricts them.
1340555
There are no age limits to putting your name on the donor registry. There is no age limit for organ donation as long as the organs are healthy; however, you have to be younger than 81 years old to donate your tissues.
79381
Keep in mind that all donors, regardless of age, must weigh at least 50 kg (110 lbs) to be considered eligible to donate blood and plasma. You are eligible to donate as long as you are feeling well at the time of your appointment. Remember to bring any prescription medication with you to your appointment.
1070641
If you're a healthy adult, you can usually donate a pint of blood without endangering your health. Within 24 hours of a blood donation, your body replaces the lost fluids. And after several weeks, your body replaces the lost red blood cells.
187779
['In good physical and mental health.', 'At least 18 years old.', 'Be willing to donate: No one should feel that they MUST donate.', 'Be well informed: A good donor candidate has a solid grasp of the risks, benefits, and potential outcomes, both good and bad, for both the donor and recipient.', 'Have a good support system.']
780495
['Have enough rest and sleep.', 'No alcohol intake 24 hours prior to blood donation.', 'No medications for at least 24 hours prior to blood donation.', 'Have something to eat prior to blood donation, avoid fatty food.', 'Drink plenty of fluid, like water or juice.']
1196571
Blood donation process. When donating blood, the standard donation is approximately 450 mL, slightly less than half a litre or two cups. This represents a small portion of the blood in a person's body, as the average adult has about 5 litres.
1006217
Donation requirements Your blood pressure cannot be higher than 180/100 mm Hg or lower than 90/50 mm Hg. If you are currently taking medication you are eligible to donate as long as your blood pressure meets these requirements. Your body temperature must be between 96.4 and 100.0 degrees F.
1399889
You must weigh at least 110 lbs to be eligible for blood donation for your own safety. Students who donate at high school drives and donors 18 years of age or younger must also meet additional height and weight requirements for whole blood donation (applies to girls shorter than 5'6" and boys shorter than 5').
134156
You must wait a minimum of 56 days between whole blood donations. You must wait at least 7 days after donating blood before you can donate platelets. After an automated double red cell collection, you must wait 112 days before donating again.