AGE: 17 or older for whole blood donation (parental permission for minors is required in some states)
17 or older for apheresis
WEIGHT: At least 110 lbs. (50kg)
DONORS MUST SHOW IDENTIFICATION CONTAINING LEGAL NAME AND ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
Date of Birth

Social Security Number

United Blood Services assigned donor number

Photo ID
DONATION FREQUENCY: At least 8 weeks between whole blood donations
At least 3 days between platelet and apheresis donations
DO NOT DONATE IF YOU :
Have cold or flu symptoms on the day of donation or if you do not feel well

Have taken oral antibiotics in the last three days

Have had hepatitis after the age of 11 years

Have had close contact with a person who has clinical hepatitis within the past 12 months

Have a history of cancer in the past year (except some skin or in sit cancers)

Have had a tattoo, ear or skin piercing, acupuncture, accidental needlestick or have come in contact with someone else's blood in the past 12 months. Ear or skin piercing and acupuncture procedures performed using single use, sterile or properly heated sterilized equipment are acceptable

Have received a blood transfusion in the last 12 months

Have used a needle to inject nonprescription drugs (including steroids)

Are at risk for HIV exposure, the virus which causes AIDS