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You can give blood if you are at least 16 years old (there
is no upper age limit), weigh a minimum of 110 pounds and
are in good health.
You may be temporarily or permanently deferred because
of health conditions, medications or environmental restrictions.
Check Eligibility for more
information.
When you donate blood either in the donor center or on
our bloodmobile at a mobile blood drive, you will go through
the following procedures. The whole process takes 45 –
60 minutes.
- New Donor ID Requirement Implemented on February 1, 2008
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- Registering:
- Present a valid photo ID or LMBB donor card every time you register to donate and complete a health history questionnaire that includes
questions about past illnesses and medications.
Health Screening:- A nurse will review the health history questionnaire
with you, check your temperature, iron level, blood pressure
and pulse.
Donating:- Your actual donation will last 8-10 minutes. A nurse
will monitor you at all times while you are in the donor
chair.
Relaxing:- You will be asked to spend 10-15 minutes in the canteen
or registration area on a mobile event while enjoying
snacks and juice.
FREQUENCY
You may donate whole blood once every 56 days. This is
to allow your body to recover completely including rebuilding
your iron level.
SAFETY
You cannot contract ANY disease from donating blood. All
supplies used are sterile and used only once.
Your blood donation will be tested for various infectious
agents, including HIV and hepatitis. This testing is done
to ensure the safety of the blood supply. Any blood testing
positive will not be used for transfusion.
Please do not attempt to donate for the sole purpose of
having your blood tested for HIV or other infectious agents.
These tests can be done at other Lane County facilities.
Click here for HIV Testing Facilities
and additional information.
BENEFITS
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