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Eligibility

Requirements by Donation Type

Donor safety always comes first. These are the basic eligibility rules — final eligibility is reviewed at the donor center on the day of donation.

Whole Blood

Whole Blood

Minimum age17 (16 with parental consent)
Minimum weight50 kg (110 lbs)
Hemoglobin≥ 12.5 g/dL (women), ≥ 13.0 g/dL (men)
FrequencyEvery 56 days
Power Red

Power Red

Minimum age17
Minimum weightMen 60 kg / Women 68 kg
Hemoglobin≥ 13.3 g/dL (men), ≥ 13.3 g/dL (women)
FrequencyEvery 112 days
Platelet

Platelet

Minimum age17
Minimum weight50 kg (110 lbs)
Hemoglobin≥ 12.5 g/dL
FrequencyEvery 7 days, up to 24× / year
Plasma

Plasma

Minimum age17
Minimum weight50 kg (110 lbs)
Hemoglobin≥ 12.5 g/dL
FrequencyEvery 28 days