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Am I Eligible?

The majority of people can donate blood, however there are some reasons that may prevent you from donating such as age or weight. Below you will find a quick quiz to see if you are eligible to donate. This quiz will ask you questions regarding the most common reasons people cannot donate. Fill out the quiz and see if you are eligible to donate. If you have any questions regarding eligibilty, please contact our Customer Care staff at 888.9.DONATE (ext. 5082 or ext. 5472) or by email.
 
What is your age?
1 - 15
16
17 +
 
Have you turned in a permission slip, signed by a parent or legal guardian, for the blood donation method of your choice?
Yes
No
 
Do you weigh at least 110 lbs?
Yes
No
 
Have you been pregnant in the last 6 weeks or are you currently pregnant?
Yes
No
 
Have you had a tattoo or body piercing in the last 12 months?
Yes
No
 
Have you had a blood transfusion in the last year?
Yes
No
 
Did you receieve a blood transfusion of your own blood? This process would involve an autologous donation.
Yes
No
 
Have you had cancer in the last year?
Yes
No
 
Is it a form of skin cancer?
Yes
No
 
Have you visited or lived in the UK for over 3 months cumulative between 1980 and 1996?
Yes
No
 
Unfortunately, you are unable to give blood at this time. The minimum age for blood donation is 16.
16 and 17 year olds are required to turn in a permission slip signed by a parent or legal guardian. Permission slips are available to download here (please print on white paper only).
Unfortunately, you are unable to give blood at this time. If your weight increases above the 110 lb minimum, please try to donate at that time.
Unfortunately, you are unable to give blood at this time. Please come see us once it has been 6 weeks since the last day you were pregnant.
Depending on where you received your tattoo or piercing, deferral times may vary. Please call 1.888.9.DONATE to find out if you are eligible to donate.
Unfortunately, you are unable to donate at this time. Please come visit us after it has been one year since your last transfusion.
Unfortunately, you are unable to donate at this time. Please come visit us after it has been one year since you have ended your treatment for cancer.
Certain types of skin cancer allow you to donate blood. Please call 1.888.9.DONATE to find out if you are eligible to donate.
Unfortunately, due to the increased risk for Mad Cow Disease, you are unable to donate blood.
Well done! Chances are that you are eligible to donate blood. However, there are other reasons why you may not be able to. We can go over all of these details the next time you come by. Make an appointment today by calling 1.888.9.DONATE or click here to find the closest donation location to you.
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