Donor Requirements

Must be 17 years old (No upper age limit as long as healthy)
Weigh at least 100 pounds
Never had Hepatitis
Be free of ALL cold and flu symptoms (or infection) on the day of donation
Not have been pregnant within past 6 weeks (or pregnant now)
No recent surgery
No recent blood transfusion
Cancer – 5 year wait and must be medication and symptom free
Heart disease or heart medication – Must have a written doctor’s permit stating it is OK to donate (If you are on a blood thinner, you will not be able to donate)
Diabetes – Diet controlled or taking oral medications, OK to donate. Insulin injections require a doctor’s permit
Blood pressure medication – OK to donate but must wait 2 hours after taking or take medication after donating
Must eat breakfast and/or lunch before donating. DO NOT donate on an empty stomach
Aspirin – OK to donate, just let staff know how much and when taken
Antibiotics – must wait five days from last dose before donating
Must not have exposure to anyone with AIDS. Exception: nurse, doctor, paramedic, etc
Malaria – Must wait 3 years and be medication and symptom free
Travel to Malarial area – Must wait 6 months before donating