Blood Donation Facts
Potential blood donor eligibility:
- Should be aged between 16-65 years of age;
- Should weigh at least 50kg;
- Must be in good health;
- Other medical requirements to be communicated at the blood donation centre;
Preparation for a blood donation exercise:
- Get enough sleep the night before;
- Stay hydrated;
- Have a balanced diet with foods rich in iron (e.g. dark leafy vegetables);
A few things you can expect at the blood donation centre:
- Fill out a health history questionnaire to further determine your eligibility;
- A brief and friendly interview with a blood donor services attendant based on the filled health history questionnaire;
- Kindly note that all the information you provide is kept strictly confidential;
- 8-10 minutes’ blood donation exercise upon successful eligibility determination;
- Rehydration and observation by a blood donor services attendant;