Requirements by Donation Type
To ensure the safety of both patients and donors, these are some of the requirements donors must meet to be eligible to donate blood based on their donation type .
Whole Blood Donation
Whole blood donation is a process where a donor gives a unit of blood that contains red cells, platelets, plasma, and other components to help patients in need.
- Age: Donors must be between 18 to 65 years old.
- Weight:Donors must weigh at least 45 Kg.
- Hemoglobin Level:Hemoglobin level should be at least 12.5 g/dL for males and 12.0 g/dL for females.
- Health:Donors must be in good health with no major illnesses or infections.
Power Red Donation
Power Red is similar to a whole blood donation, except a special machine is used to allow you to safely donate two units of red blood cells during one donation while returning your plasma and platelet to you.
- Age: Donors must be between 18 to 65 years old.
- Weight: Donors must weigh at least 50 Kg.
- Hemoglobin Level: Hemoglobin level should be at least 13.0 g/dL for males and 12.5 g/dL for females.
- Health: Donors must be between 18 to 65 years old.
Platelet Donation
Platelet donation involves donating only platelets, which are important for blood clotting and helping patients with blood disorders or undergoing chemotherapy.
- Age: Donors must be between 18 to 60 years old.
- Platelet Count: Donors must have a platelet count above the specified threshold.
- Health: Donors must be in good health, free from any infections or diseases that may affect platelet quality.
Plasma Donation:
Plasma donation involves donating the liquid portion of the blood, which contains antibodies and other important proteins. Plasma is used to treat various medical conditions, including immune disorders and burns.
- Age: Donors should be between 18 and 65 years old.
- Weight: You should weigh at least 50 kg or more.
- Health: You should be in good health and free from major illnesses or infections.