Blood Donation Eligibility


WHO CAN DONATE BLOOD ?


At the time of donation, blood donors must

  • 1. Be in good mental & physical health.
  • 2. Be between 18 to 65 years of age
  • 3. Weigh at least 45 Kg with hemoglobin more than 12.5 gm%.
  • 4. Have interval of 3 months for males and 4 months for females.
  • 5. Not be fasting.
  • 6. Have normal blood pressure

You are unable to donate blood if you have

  • 1. Cold or flu.
  • 2. Received Tetanus toxoid within 14 days.
  • 3. Malaria within 3 months.
  • 4. Undergone major surgery or blood transfusion within a year.
  • 5. Tattoo done within a year.
  • 6. Typhoid within a year.
  • 7. Received antirabies vaccine due to animal bite within a year.
  • 10.Female donors: During menstrual period, lactating mother.
  • 11.Heart Disease, asthma.