Donor Eligibility
1) Age between 18 and 60 years.
2) Haemoglobin – not less than 12.5 g/Dl.
3) Pulse – between 50 and 100/minute with no irregularities.
4) Blood Pressure -Systolic 100-180 mm Hg and Diastolic 50 – 100 mm Hg.
5) Temperature – Normal (oral temperature not exceeding 37.50C)
Benefits of Blood Donation and Advantages Of Blood Donation
Blood Donation is a simple Procedure
1. Registration and Counselling : Your personal details such as name, age, address etc. will be recorded and you will be a given a questionnaire to assess your present and past health status.
2. Medical Examination : A doctor will ask you certain questions about your medical history to ascertain that you are fit to donate blood and examine you. Your weight, blood pressure and pulse will be recorded. Only fit and healthy individuals are accepted as donors.
3. Hemoglobin test and Blood Grouping : Your blood hemoglobin level will be checked to ensure that you are not suffering from anemia and can safely donate a unit of blood and blood grouping for ABO and Rh D.
4. Donation of blood : Your blood will be withdrawn with the help of a sterile and disposable kit after cleaning your arm with an antiseptic solution. All together, the process takes only 8 to 10 minutes.
5. Refreshment : After donation of blood, you will be advised to rest for 5 to 10 minutes before you resume your routine activities. During this period, you will be served with some light refreshments.