Jun 13, 2022
By: Sourabh JainHere are the blood donation guidelines as per National Blood Transfusion Council.
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People between 18 to 65 years of age and above 45 kg weight are eligible to donate blood.
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The temperature, blood pressure and pulse of the donor should be normal. The hemoglobin should not be less than 12.5 grams.
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The donor should have delivered 1 year ago and stopped lactation.
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Patients suffering from cancer, Hepatitis B, C, Tuberculosis, Leprosy, HIV, heart diseases, Epilepsy, Asthma, Thalassemia, Sickle Cell Anemia, bleeding disorders, Polycythemia Vera and diabetes patients using insulin.
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Donors should not have been treated for malaria in the last 3 months and should not have received vaccination for Cholera, Typhoid, Diphtheria, Tetanus, Plague, Gammaglobulin in the last 15 days and Rabies in the last one year.
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People who have gotten a tattoo or received acupuncture treatment in the last 12 months are not eligible to donate blood.
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People who have injected drugs intravenously are not eligible to donate blood.
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People who have received dental treatment such as surgery, root canal, extraction, root planing, crown or gum autograft cannot donate blood for 3 days.
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People who are taking any medicine are advised to consult their doctor before donating blood.
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