Qualifications of blood donors
What are the qualification of blood donors?
Qualifications of blood donors
- Be between the ages of 17 and 60.
- Weigh at least 45 kg and be in good general health.
- No history of hepatitis or jaundice
- Have no history of malaria in the past 3 years or any venereal diseases, chronic cough, coughing up blood, bleeding abnormally easily, various blood diseases, asthma, allergies, epilepsy, chronic skin diseases, heart disease, kidney disease, diabetes, or thyroid disease.
- Not taking anti-inflammatory drugs in the past 7 days.
- Have no history of risky sexual behaviors or drug addiction.
- Refrain from donating blood for 6 months after surgery, childbirth, or abortion (if receiving blood, must refrain from donating blood for 1 year).
- Women must not be on their period or not be pregnant.
Preparations prior to donating blood.
- Ensure you get enough sleep for a minimum of 6 hours.
- Maintain good health, without any flu-like symptoms or while taking antibiotics.
- Eat a light, easy to digest meal before donation, without any added fat.
- Refrain from drinking alcohol for at least 24 hours prior to donation.
- Stop smoking at least one hour before donating, to allow the lungs to purify the blood effectively. Guidelines after donating blood
- Take a break by lying down on the bed for a while before getting up - don't rush to stand up or you may faint.
- Consume the drinks that are provided and drink more water than usual for one day.
- Take your time to rest until you are certain that you are feeling better. Let the staff know immediately if you are feeling dizzy.
- Take one iron tablet daily to prevent iron deficiency.
- Avoid using any force on the area where the needle was inserted for 12 hours in order to prevent swelling and bruising.
- Avoid strenuous activities and excessive sweating that can cause exhaustion. And don’t forget to donate blood at the Thai Red Cross Society
