Blood donors make a life saving difference. More than 4 million Americans would die each year without blood transfusions. Because blood is perishable and can only be stored for a short time, donors are needed every day.
Any healthy person 17 or older (16 with parent/guardian consent) who weighs at least 112 pounds may be eligible to donate every 56 days.
Parental Consent Form. NOTE: Be sure to print and bring both pages.
The entire process takes about 60 minutes.
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Registration
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Sign in with a photo ID or two forms of non-photo ID
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16-year-old donors will also need a parental consent form
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Screening Area
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Answer health questions
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Mini-physical: temperature, pulse and blood pressure are checked
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A drop of blood from your fingertip is taken to test your iron level
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Hydration
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Drink a bottle of water before you donate
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Donation
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A phlebotomist puts a tourniquet on your arm above the elbow and cleans your skin
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Blood is collected (usually takes 5-7 minutes)
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Post-Donation
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Take 15 minutes to sit and enjoy a snack
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Drink more fluids