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Blood Donor: Is it safe to donate blood if you have a blood condition?

Blood Cancers & Disorders | Last Active: Apr 30, 2023 | Replies (16)
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@beebo

Any info on donating blood if you have PV? Seems like a real shame watching my pint of fresh blood get tossed following a phlebotomy visit.

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laughingjane | @laughingjane | Apr 29, 2023

Because PV is considered an abnormality, the blood they take from you is not allowed to be used as a donation.

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nypara66 | @nypara66 | Apr 29, 2023

Yes you can just donate blood. My hematologist said that’s what he tells his PV patients to do. Just go donate w/out mention of your PV. I was exposed to Hepatitis, and carry immunity but am not allowed to donate. I have to pay almost $400 a pop for each phlebotomy.

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