Blood donation criteria (according to the Blood Transfusion Division of RBC)

Criteria:

• Good health at the time of the blood donation

• Age: 18-60 years

• Weight: 50 kgs or above

-Do not donate blood if you have donated in the past 8 weeks (56 days) to ensure safe regeneration.

Never donate blood if:

• You have ever tested positive for HIV virus (AIDS)

• You have ever tested positive for Hepatitis B or C

• You have ever injected recreational drugs

• You are homosexual

Wait 6 months to donate blood if:

• You have had a tattoo or body piercing

• You have visited the dentist for a minor or major procedure or any other surgical interventions

• You engaged in "at risk" sexual activity

For females:

• Do not donate while you menstruating and until 7 days after the last day of your period

• Do not donate during pregnancy

• While breast-feeding, wait at least 9 months from the day of giving birth