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@zep
No, there is no age limit (must be over 17) as long as you feel healthy at the time of your donation and you meet certain qualifications you’re free to donate. I’m not sure where you live or where you would go to donate but the American Red Cross will ask 54 questions, take your temperature, blood pressure, heart rate and your hemoglobin level must be at least 13. I donate platelets twice a month, whole blood every 56 days or so and plasma every 28 days. I enjoy donating platelets since they only last for five days and there is a constant need for them and also because they are frequently given to children with cancer which is very rewarding that you played a part in helping a child feel/get better.
Jake
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@jakedduck1, Thank you for the Red Cross donor screening info. and also for being a platelet donor too. Ours is a privately held blood bank so I'm not sure of their current screening requirements but probably similar.
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Jake - Wow, you really know the drill, don't you? But good grief, do you have any fluid at all left running in your veins? I donated once, but inadvertently let myself go to donate in a very dehydrated state, and nearly passed out. I know better now, but still don't feel particularly blood-laden since my thyroid doc wants blood way too often, in my opinion. (bok bok bok cluck, I'm a bit of a chicken...) However, your example is very inspiring and the need is great, I know.