What is the entire process of blood donation?

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.

• Please do not get up immediately after donating blood. You must allow the blood flow in the body to normalize by lying down for 5 more minutes. This also prevents dizziness.

• This is followed by a little refreshment.

• Please do not forget to collect your certificate of appreciation.

• You can resume with your daily work immediately after donation.

• The blood you donate is tested and separated into components before being made available to the patients.

• Any abnormality found is reported to you if you have chosen to receive the same.