Age and Weight
You must be between 18-65 years old, weigh more than 55 kilos and present an official photo ID.
last Donation
If you have donated blood recently, you can only do so again if two months have passed since your last donation (maximum 4 times a year if you are a man or 3 times if you are a woman).
Sexual Partners
If you have multiple sexual partners or engage in high-risk sexual practices, please avoid donating blood, as it could put the patient at risk.
Not be Pregnant
To be eligible to donate, you must not be pregnant, breastfeeding, or menstruating.
Not be Pregnant
You must not have consumed alcohol, or taken any type of drugs or medications of any kind in the last 48 hours. If you have had medical treatment or any illness in the last 15 days, you should NOT donate your blood.
Organ transplants.
If you have been in contact with people who have hepatitis or any other communicable-contagious disease, you should NOT donate.
No people with organ transplants.
Diabetics with insulin
Diabetics with insulin or uncontrolled hypertension are not candidates for donation.
fasting time
When you come to donate, you must fast for a maximum of 4 to 12 hours, starting from your last STRONG MEAL (consider vegetables and proteins as strong foods), no fats, no dairy products. DRINK LOTS OF WATER AND SLEEP WELL.
fasting time
The time you must wait before being a donor: 1 month minimum without specific vaccines (TB, measles, rubella, mumps, yellow fever, cholera, influenza). 6 months minimum without surgery, major accidents, mononucleosis, toxoplasmosis, meningitis. One year minimum without tattoos, piercings, acupuncture, mesotherapy, transfusions, catheterizations, endoscopies.
Stages of donation
Personal Information
Personal information will be collected and you will be given a donation consent to read and sign.
Small Blood Draw
Before donating, a small blood draw will be taken to ensure you are eligible.
Medical Evaluation
Sampling A sample of your blood is analyzed to check that your cell count is adequate.
Donation
Once the assessment has been approved, you will proceed to the extraction room to collect your donation.
Snack
After the extraction you should rest for a few minutes, drink liquids and eat whatever food is provided to complete your recovery.