Are you elgible to donate? Here are some basic requirements:
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BASIC REQUIREMENTS |
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| AGE |
18 to 60 Years |
| WEIGHT |
At least 45 kg for both men and women |
| WEll BEING |
Must feel healthy that particular day(i.e. must not have a cold or cough or the flu or be on any form of medication.) |
HAEMOGLOBIN LEVELS |
Minimum 12.5 mg / dl
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INTERVAL SINCE LAST DONATION
Minimum 90 days
MAJOR ILLNESS / SURGERY
Persons with the following conditions are not eligible to donate blood
- Diseases of the heart or lungs
- Cancer
- High blood pressure and on medication for that.
- Abnormal bleeding tendency or blood disorder.
- Major Surgery (Can donate after 12 months)
BLOOD TRANSMITTED DISEASES Conditions that make your Blood Unsuitable for Donation
- Acquired Immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS HIV infection).
- Hepatitis B or C
- Syphilis
MEDICATION
People who are taking drugs for cancer treatment, heart diseases or current infections may also be not suitable as blood donor. Temporary deferral may also be necessary for other medications.
1. These are guidelines only. If in doubt, consult.
2. These guidelines are meant only in the context of donation of blood.
3. Suitability for transfusion depends on the results of the screening tests
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