Careers
Explore
Blood Donation - Ideal Donors
|
Not everyone is suitable for blood donation. An ideal blood donor needs to meet certain criteria |
An ideal candidate for blood donation should -
► Be a healthy individual who is 18 years or above.
► Weigh at least 45 kg.
► Have a blood pressure in the range of 160/90 to 110/60.
► Have a normal pulse rate between 60 to 100 per minute.
References
- Donors who give blood voluntarily and for altruistic reasons have the lowest prevalence of HIV, hepatitis viruses and other blood-borne infections, as compared to people who donate for family members or in lieu of payment.
- WHO Fact sheet N°279, June 2008, Blood safety and donation
According to a recent survey conducted by World Health Organisation, 52.42% of all blood donated in India is through voluntary blood donation camps. The figure was 45% in 2002. This shows that nearly 47.58% of all blood donated is either from paid donors or from family members.
i have donated my blood on 22 feb 2013. can i donate it again on 24 april 2013? i'm of 19 years
kya jb koi physical ho to last night kya woh blood de sakta hai.....
Can I donate at a childrens' hospital if i am taking balsalazide disodium fo colitis?
Can I donate blood if a smoked weed ?