Blood Donation Guidelines

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There are many advantages and benefits in donating blood. Learn the laws for who can and can't donate blood in this free video series from the American Red Cross.

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Age Requirements for Donating Blood
Blood donations save lives. Learn the oldest and youngest age that you can donate blood in this free video clip from a blood donation center.

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Automated Blood Donation Collection
Curious about donating automated blood collections? Learn about automated blood donation collections in this free video clip from a blood donation center.

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Blood Donation Demands
To keep up with hospitals, most blood donation centers need 1600 units a day. Learn more about the demand for blood donations in this free video clip from a blood donation center.

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Blood Donation Intervals
Don't know how long to wait in between blood donations? Learn the time intervals between blood donations in this free video clip from a blood donation center.

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Blood Donation Nutrition
Iron is one the leading reasons people are deferred from donating blood. Learn how to improve your nutrition for blood donations in this free video clip from a blood donation center.

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Blood Donation Questionnaire
Learn tips for filling out blood donation questions in this free video clip from a blood donation center.

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Blood Donations & Cancer Patients
Most blood donations go to cancer patients. Learn how and why blood donations help cancer patients in this free video clip from a blood donation center.

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Blood Transfusion Requirements
If you have had a blood transfusion, learn about donating blood after an transfusion in this free video clip from a blood donation center.

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Components of Human Blood Donations
Plasma, platelets, and red blood cells can all be donated with human blood. Learn the components of human blood donations in this free video clip from a blood donation center.

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Criteria to Donate Blood
Curious about whether you can donate blood? Learn the age, weight, and other considerations for donating blood in this free video clip from a blood donation center.

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Heart & Lung Disease in Donating Blood
If you have heart or lung disease, learn if you qualify for donating blood in this free video clip from a blood donation center.

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Medications & Blood Donations
Most medications will allow you to donate blood. Learn about the list of medications that allow you to donate blood in this free video clip from a blood donation center.

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Reasons to Donate Blood
Blood can't be manufactured. Learn the advantages and benefits of donating blood in this free video clip from a blood donation center.

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Tattoos & Blood Donations
Tattoos effect your ability to donate blood. Learn the laws for donating blood with tattoos in this free video clip from a blood donation center.

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Testing Blood Before Donations
Before every blood donation, your blood is tested for a variety of reasons. Learn about the standard test for donating blood in this free video clip from a blood donation center.

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Travel & Blood Donations
If you have traveled recently, learn about traveling and donating blood in this free video clip from a blood donation center.

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Summary: Blood is needed every two seconds. One in seven people entering a hospital will need blood. Blood, unlike many medications and procedures, can not be manufactured or harvested. Sixty percent of the population can donate blood, but less than five percent actually donate.

You have heard it all your life. “Donate blood, and donate regularly.” Blood donations are extremely important to millions of people all over the world. In the United States alone, more than five million people will need a blood transfusion each year. The benefits are hard to deny. By donating blood, you are saving lives. Though some may be skeptical to donate blood, this act of charity and small sacrifice saves cancer patients, accident victims, and many more. The blood donation process is very quick and relatively painless. Typically, four hundred and fifty milliliters of blood are drawn during a donation process. After blood is drawn, blood plasma levels return to normal in twenty-four hours, and red blood cells are replaced within three to five weeks. With such quick recovery time, it's astounding that so many do not donate blood. Just think. In one donation, you can save three lives.

In this free video series, learn if you can donate blood. Our expert, , works with the American Red Cross. With his help, you can see if you qualify for donating blood. Learn the process of blood donation, and how your blood is tested before donating. Also, get tips for understanding how medications, diseases, travel, and tattoos effect your ability to donate blood. If you are curious about what is used in your blood donation, learn how plasma, red blood cells, and platelets are collected. There is no doubt that blood donations are in constant demand. So, take some time, and see if you can save a life today!

About the Expert

Expert: Barry Hooker has been working for the American Red Cross for 25 years, and he has held various positions. Currently, he is the director of recruitment for his region. He has a vast amount of experience and education surrounding the subject of blood donation procedures and protocols.