Donating Blood

Giving blood is a very simple and straight forward process.

• On arrival at a blood bank, you will be asked to fill a few details on a donor form.

• After you pass this simple medical screening process, you will be escorted to a blood donation area. The actual blood donation takes about 10 minutes.

• While the blood is being taken you must keep pressing the sponge provided. That ensures good blood circulation.

• Ensure that you have slept well
• Drink a lot of water and eat something substantial and healthy.
• Do not smoke within 2 hours of donating.
• Do not consume alcoholic drinks within 12 hours of donation
• Relax!

• Age: 18-60 years

• Weight: At least 45kgs for men as well as women

• Well-Being: Must feel healthy that particular day (i.e. must not have a cold or cough or must not be on any medication)

• Haemoglobin: Minimum 12.5 mg/dl

Safe blood does not only depend on application of science and technology but also on you. It is impossible to screen blood for all the possible diseases and infections. Therefore a donor registration form has been provided to you. Please fill this form very carefully. If you have any reason to suspect that you may not be an eligible blood donor, please feel absolutely free to clarify the same with the staff. It is us who can ensure a regular and safe supply of blood.

• Eat and Drink something before leaving.
• Drink more liquids than usual in next 4 hours.
• Avoid consuming alcohol until you have eating something.
• Don't smoke for next 30 minutes.
• If there is bleeding from the phlebotomy site, raise the arm and apply pressure.
• If fainting or dizziness occurs, either lie down or site with the head between the knees.
• Resume all normal activities if no symptoms occur ?? Remove bandage next day.
• Do not take stairs immediately.

We keep the information you provide us strictly confidential. The information is used for no purpose other than stated.

Anything, but preferably something. Eating light snacks and a drink (nonalcoholic) before blood donation makes you psychologically more comfortable.

Eligible donors (any body between 18 to 60 years of age and leading a healthy life) with weight above 50 kgs. can donate up to 450 ml of blood. Your body can replenish this volume within 24 hours.

The amount of blood which can be donated is based on the weight:
45 - 55 kgs: 350 ml.
More than 55 kgs: 450 ml.

No!. Most of the reasons for asking a donor not to donate are based on temporary medical conditions. There are some medical problems which have a defer period in which you will not be allowed to donate blood. It is best to ask the staff and find out when next will you be in a position to donate.