Can You Donate Blood?
You Must Be at Least 17 Year's Old to Donate to the General Blood Supply, or 16 Year's Old with Parental/Guardian Consent, If Allowed by State Law. There Is No...
You must be at least 17 years old to donate to the general blood supply, or 16 years old with parental/guardian consent, if allowed by state law. There is no upper age limit for blood donation as long as you are well with no restrictions or limitations to your activities.
What will disqualify you from donating blood?
You have blood-related health issues
Blood and bleeding diseases or issues will often disqualify you from donating blood. If you suffer from hemophilia, Von Willebrand disease, hereditary hemochromatosis, or sickle cell disease, you are not eligible to donate blood.
Can you donate blood for your own use?
When blood transfusions are anticipated (such as during surgery), you may be able to donate your own blood in the weeks preceding your surgery, if your doctor approves. This is called an autologous donation.
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