What are the basic blood donation requirements?

Typically age 18–65, weight 50 kg or more, good general health, and at least 8 weeks (56 days) since the last whole-blood donation.

How long between blood donations?

For whole blood, at least 8 weeks (56 days) between donations is advised to let the body replenish iron and blood cells.

No. This is a guidance check of common criteria only; the final decision is made by the blood-bank team after medical screening on donation day.

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Check the common basic criteria to donate

⚠️ Guidance check of general criteria only. The final decision rests with the blood-bank team after medical screening.

Age (years)

Weight (kg)

Days since last donationEnter 999 if never donated

Feeling well today (no fever/infection)