Who can donate blood?

Please carefully read the below eligibility requirements. If you do not meet the following requirements, you should not attempt to donate blood at this time.

Donors must be in generally good health

At least 17 years of age, without permission.  16 Year Old's are now allowed to donate with permission granted by parents or legal guardians.  See our home page for full details or click on the below link for a permission form:

                        16 Year Old Permission Slip
Must bring picture ID
Weigh at least 110 lbs
Free of infection, fever or flu symptoms, for 3 days
No cancer within the last 5 years
No antibiotics within the last 48 hours
No tattoos within the past 12 months
No chest pain, heart disease, heart surgery (Requires written physician release with diagnosis)
No history of viral hepatitis
Additional FDA Restrictions effective May 31st 2002:
Cannot have lived in France for 5 years or more between 1980 and the present
Cannot have lived or visited in the UK for a total of 3 months or more from 1980 to 1996
Cannot have received a blood transfusion in the UK between 1980 and the present
Military personnel (current and former), and their dependents, who spent time on military bases in northern Europe during 1980-1990, or southern Europe during 1980-1996, for 6 months or more are not eligible to donate blood

All military personnel (active & reserve) that are returning from Iraq, are deferred for a period of 1 year after the last date on location in that country.

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