What are the Qualifications for Donateing Blood?

I almost have these memorized now.
1. Must be 18 yrs of age.
2. Must be in good health.
3. Must wiegh more than 120 lbs.
4. Must have not a had a major medical procedure in so many years, depends on the procedure. Some procedures disqualify you forever.
5. Can not have visited certian countries in so many yrs.
6. No intervienous drug use.
7. A whole list of meds you can not have taken. Most you probaly never heard of.
8. Never had sex with another man if you are male as you claim.
9. Not pregnant.
10. Certian amount of time from tatoos and piercings must take place before giving.
11. Blood pressure must be good. Not to high or low.
12. These are the basic things they have others. the screening takes about 5 minuets and they will tell you yes or no. but it is worth it. A single pint can save upto 3 people.

They won't take it if you have ever done intravenous drugs, period!

I am not sure anymore honestly... i know i cannot give blood anymore havent since my Senior Year.. My doctors tell me not to as I have had a lot of surgeries and health problems and so they do not reccommend it, but best thing to do i call your local red cross and ask them or google red cross and it will prolly say..

lucy are you a teacher ? dont take me wrong but you seem to answer wisley

You must not donate in the UK if you are a man who has EVER had anal sex with another man.
If you are a woman you can donate your blood again after having anal sex after 12 months.

I can never donate blood because my iron level is always too low.

go to your local red cross and ask them.. they will run a prelim test on you and see if you qualify

Can't be sick
can't have had hepititis.
Can't have AIDS or be exposed to them or be a risk
There is an age requirement.


Just to name a few.

So you want to be give blood? Forget the nerves of steel, the charisma, the skeleton-free closet, the fund-raising network, the thick skin and the legions of loyal folks who agree with your stance on all the issues. Just to get into the clinic, you have to ask: How old are you and where were you born?
Only native-born U.S. citizens (or those born abroad, but only to parents who were both citizens of the U.S.) may donate blood, though from time to time that requirement is called into question. The Constitution originally provided a small loophole to this provision: One needn't have been born in the United States but had to be a citizen at the time the Constitution was adopted. But, since that occurred in 1789, that ship has sailed.
One must also be at least 35 years of age to give blood. There is no maximum age limit set forth in the Constitution.
Finally, one must live in the United States for at least 14 years to be able to donate blood, in addition to being a natural-born citizen. The Constitution is vague on this point. For example, it does not make clear whether those 14 years need to be consecutive or what the precise definition of residency is. So far, however, this requirement has not been challenged.

You need blood