Donor Eligibility Guidelines

The following are brief guidelines regarding eligibility for donation:

Age

17 (with proof of age) through 75. Donors over 75 must have a note from their physician indicating that it is safe to donate blood. (The note must be dated within two weeks of the donation date)

Weight

At least 110 pounds

Last Donation

Must have been at least 56 days ago

Travel

• Donors will be deferred if they have spent up to three months or more in the United Kingdom from 1980 through 1996
• Donors will be deferred if they have received a blood transfusion is the United Kingdom from 1980 to present
• Donors will be deferred if the spent five years or more in Europe from 1980 to the present
• Donors will be deferred if they traveled to a country where Malaria is endemic (one year deferral if the donor visited; three year deferral if the donor was a resident)

Must be in general good health

Must not be taking any medication on the Medication Deferral List (requires Adobe® Acrobat®)