Follow these guidelines when preparing for a successful blood donation.
| Donation type | Approx time | Donation frequency | Preparation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whole Blood | 1 hr | every 8 wks | Eat and drink plenty of fluids 24 hrs prior |
| Plateletpheresis | 2 hrs | Every 14 days. Up to 24 times in any 12-month period. | Avoid oily/fatty foods, eat and drink plenty of fluids 24 hrs prior Do not take Aspirin 48 hrs prior |
| Plasmapheresis | 1 hr | as often as 2 times/wk* | Avoid oily/fatty foods, eat and drink plenty of fluids 24 hrs prior |
| Red Blood-Cell Apheresis | 1.5 hrs | every 8 -16 wks | Avoid oily/fatty foods eat and drink plenty of fluids 24 hrs prior Do not take Aspirin 48 hrs prior |
| Marrow/StemCell | You will meet with a Marrow Donor Counselor who will help you make your informed decision about donating marrow. Call 1-800-995-4420, extension 10802 for more information. | ||
*Frequent plasma donors require initial and yearly physical exams and urinalysis (exam provided by BloodSource at no cost). Requires a blood test every four months and a total protein test with each donation.
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