How To Become A BLOOD DONOR

General Criteria

You CAN DONATE BLOOD if….

• you Smoke. However DO NOT smoke four days before donating.
• you have Sickle Cell Trait
• you have High Blood Pressure and it is under control
• you are Diabetic but NOT on insulin.
• your Tattoo was done over one year ago
• you are having a Monthly Period

after Surgery and Pregnancy you should wait six months before donating blood.
if you have a Cold, DO NOT give blood until you are well.