Human fuel... solidarity blood .

General requirements

• Age: Between 18 and 65 years old. If it is your first time donating, the maximum age is 60.
• Weight: More than 50 kg.
• Health: Be in good health and not suffer from certain serious diseases, such as hepatitis B or C, or HIV. Insulin-dependent diabetes or tumors prevent donation.
• Food/Drink: It is not necessary to fast. However, you cannot donate if you have consumed alcohol in the last 48 hours.

Temporary restrictions

• Tattoos, piercings or surgical procedures: You must wait 4 months since the last time it was done.
• Infections: Wait 1 week after the symptoms of an infection disappear.
• Antibiotics: You must wait one week since the treatment ended.
• Travel: If you have traveled to certain countries with endemic diseases, an additional waiting period may apply. Consult the blood bank professionals.

Donation frequency

• Men: Can donate a maximum of 4 times per year.
• Women: Can donate a maximum of 3 times per year.
• Period between donations: A minimum of 2 months must pass between donations.

During donation

• You will have a medical interview and a check of blood pressure and hemoglobin level.
• The blood extraction process takes a few minutes.
• After donation, you will receive a snack to replenish fluids.