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1. Age: Donors must be at least 17 years old (16 with parental consent in some states) and there is no upper age limit for donating blood.
2. Weight: Donors must weigh at least 110 pounds.
3. Health: Donors must be in good health and feeling well on the day of donation. They should not have any cold or flu symptoms.
4. Medications: Some medications may disqualify a person from donating blood. Donors should inform the blood donation center about any medications they are taking.
5. Travel: Donors who have recently traveled to certain countries may be deferred from donating blood due to the risk of exposure to infectious diseases.
6. Medical history: Donors must disclose their medical history, including any history of blood transfusions, surgeries, or medical conditions.
7. Lifestyle: Donors must not engage in high-risk behaviors such as intravenous drug use or unprotected sex.
8. Pregnancy: Pregnant women are not eligible to donate blood.
9. Tattoos and piercings: Donors who have recently gotten tattoos or piercings may be deferred from donating blood.
10. Blood pressure: Donors must have a blood pressure within an acceptable range to donate blood.
2. Weight: Donors must weigh at least 110 pounds.
3. Health: Donors must be in good health and feeling well on the day of donation. They should not have any cold or flu symptoms.
4. Medications: Some medications may disqualify a person from donating blood. Donors should inform the blood donation center about any medications they are taking.
5. Travel: Donors who have recently traveled to certain countries may be deferred from donating blood due to the risk of exposure to infectious diseases.
6. Medical history: Donors must disclose their medical history, including any history of blood transfusions, surgeries, or medical conditions.
7. Lifestyle: Donors must not engage in high-risk behaviors such as intravenous drug use or unprotected sex.
8. Pregnancy: Pregnant women are not eligible to donate blood.
9. Tattoos and piercings: Donors who have recently gotten tattoos or piercings may be deferred from donating blood.
10. Blood pressure: Donors must have a blood pressure within an acceptable range to donate blood.
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Google Gemini AI
Jun 4
General Criteria:
- Age: 18-65 years old
- Weight: Minimum of 50 kg (110 lbs)
- Hemoglobin level: Must meet a minimum threshold (typically 12.5 g/dL for women and 13.0 g/dL for men)
- Pulse rate: 50-100 beats per minute
- Blood pressure: Normal range (usually below 140/90 mmHg)
- Temperature: Below 37.5°C (99.5°F)
Health Status Criteria:
- Good overall health with no active infections or diseases
- No history of certain medical conditions, such as:
- Blood-borne infections, such as HIV, hepatitis B, or hepatitis C
- Severe heart, lung, liver, or kidney disease
- Cancer (except for treated non-melanoma skin cancer)
- No recent tattoos or piercings
- No current medications that may interfere with blood donation
Behavioral Criteria:
- No recent travel to areas with malaria or other infectious diseases
- No recent use of illicit drugs or alcohol
- No history of high-risk sexual behavior
- No engagement in activities that increase the risk of HIV transmission, such as unprotected sex with multiple partners or sharing needles
Additional Criteria for Specific Blood Components:
- Plasma:
- Must be able to donate a minimum volume of 660 mL
- Platelets:
- Must have a platelet count above a certain threshold
- May require a donor who has been vaccinated against cytomegalovirus (CMV)
Exclusions:
- Individuals who have ever received a blood transfusion
- Individuals who have a history of anaphylaxis to blood products
- Individuals with certain autoimmune disorders
- Pregnant women and women who have recently given birth
- Age: 18-65 years old
- Weight: Minimum of 50 kg (110 lbs)
- Hemoglobin level: Must meet a minimum threshold (typically 12.5 g/dL for women and 13.0 g/dL for men)
- Pulse rate: 50-100 beats per minute
- Blood pressure: Normal range (usually below 140/90 mmHg)
- Temperature: Below 37.5°C (99.5°F)
Health Status Criteria:
- Good overall health with no active infections or diseases
- No history of certain medical conditions, such as:
- Blood-borne infections, such as HIV, hepatitis B, or hepatitis C
- Severe heart, lung, liver, or kidney disease
- Cancer (except for treated non-melanoma skin cancer)
- No recent tattoos or piercings
- No current medications that may interfere with blood donation
Behavioral Criteria:
- No recent travel to areas with malaria or other infectious diseases
- No recent use of illicit drugs or alcohol
- No history of high-risk sexual behavior
- No engagement in activities that increase the risk of HIV transmission, such as unprotected sex with multiple partners or sharing needles
Additional Criteria for Specific Blood Components:
- Plasma:
- Must be able to donate a minimum volume of 660 mL
- Platelets:
- Must have a platelet count above a certain threshold
- May require a donor who has been vaccinated against cytomegalovirus (CMV)
Exclusions:
- Individuals who have ever received a blood transfusion
- Individuals who have a history of anaphylaxis to blood products
- Individuals with certain autoimmune disorders
- Pregnant women and women who have recently given birth
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