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What You Should Know Before Giving
Blood
People ask us what they should do before donating blood. Should
they bring anything? Eat or drink something?
Here is a very short and easy checklist:
- To donate blood, you must be at least 17 years old, weigh at
least 110 pounds, be in good overall health and have not donated
in the last 56 days (8 weeks).
- Eat and drink before you come to give blood. Don’t skip
meals before or after you give blood. Stay well hydrated by
drinking plenty of fluids without caffeine, preferably water
before and after the donation.
- If you have been temporarily deferred before because of a low
iron count, eat raisins, whole grains, red meat, or leafy green
vegetables before you come to donate.
- Bring a picture form of identification with you.
If you have any other questions, or to make a reservation, call
1-800-GIVE-LIFE.
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