YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE TO DONATE BLOOD IF YOU:
Are in good health and feel well today.
Are 16 years of age or older (written parental consent required until 17th birthday).
Weigh at least 110 lbs.
Have not donated whole blood in the past 56 days.
Have not been to the dentist in the past 72 hours.
YOU MAY NOT DONATE BLOOD IF YOU:
Have a history of hepatitis or AIDS.
Have traveled to a malarial area of the world in the past 12 months.
Have lived in the U.K. for 3 months cumulatively from 1980 - 1996.
Have spent time in Europe that adds up to 5 years cumulatively (1980 - present).
Have had a tattoo applied, body parts pierced (excluding ear piercing), or an accidental needle stick in the past 12 months.
Have a history of cancer, with the exception of basal and squamous cell skin cancer.
Have used cocaine in the past 12 months.
Have had a positive test for syphilis in the past 12 months.
(for men) Have had sex with another man, even once, since 1977.
Have used a needle to take drugs not prescribed by a doctor.
Have taken money or drugs for sex since 1977.
Have given anyone money or drugs to have sex with you in the past 12 months.
Have had sex with anyone in the past 12 months who has:
Have taken the following medications:
Proscar (prostate gland enlargement) - 1 month deferral
Propecia (baldness) - 1 month deferral
Accutane (severe acne) - 1 month deferral
Avodart (prostate enlargement) - 6 month deferral
Soriatane (severe psoriasis) - 3 year deferral
Tegison (severe psoriasis) - indefinite deferral
If you have any questions regarding eligibility, contact Saint John's Blood Donor Center at 310 829-8025