Basic Requirements
You must:
- Be at least 18 years old
- Weigh at least 110 pounds
- Be in general good health
- Not be pregnant or breastfeeding
- Not have donated whole blood in the past 8 weeks
- Not have donated platelets in the past 2 weeks
- Have a valid, government-issued, photo ID
- Have a valid Social Security Number (SSN) or Tax Id Number (TIN)
Other Eligibility Factors
What could impact your ability to donate:
- Certain health conditions
- Anemia
- Recent tattoo or body piercing(s) at an unlicensed facility
- Certain medications
- Certain travel abroad to malaria risk areas
- Certain European travel or residency
- Certain sexual activity or history
- HIV/AIDS or Hepatitis B or C
Most health conditions, medications, body modifications, and travel do not prevent you from donating with HemaCare Donor Center. The best way to know if you pre-qualify and may be eligible to donate is to take our Health Questionnaire.
Tips for a Successful Donation
Frequently Asked Questions
HemaCare Donor Center Introduction
What does the HemaCare Donor Center do?
What does HemaCare Donor Center do with my donation?
What does it mean to assist medical research and drug development?
How do I refer family and friends?
Appointments
How do I schedule my first donation appointment?
What happens during a prescreening appointment?
How do I reschedule or cancel my appointment?
How do I make donation appointments if I’ve donated with HemaCare Donor Center before?
Donating
What are the requirements to donate at HemaCare Donor Center?
How often can I donate?
How much will I be compensated?
How and when will I be compensated?
How long does it take to donate?
What should I bring at the time of donation?
What kind of questions will be asked when I come in to donate?
Can I drive myself home after donating?
If I was deferred once before, am I still ineligible to donate?
Can I get a disease from donating?
I am taking certain medications - can I still donate?
Can I see my blood test results and vitals?
Will you release my contact information or use my identity?
If I have a positive blood test result for an infectious disease, how will I be notified?