About 350 ml blood is taken at the time of donation. An average person has 5-6 litres of blood in the body. The volume loss is corrected in 24-48 hours by the body. The red cells are replaced in about 56 days

The actual process of donation takes place in about 10-12 minutes. The medical check up before this and the rest period (for 5-10 minutes) after donation take up another 18-20 minutes. You are give some refreshment (eg. tea/coffe and biscuits) after donation. The whole process takes about 30-35 minutes.

Your health will not suffer because of blood donation. In fact, the bone marrow is stimulated to produce new blood cells. the donation process is carefully planned to be sterile and all equipment used is disposable and then discarded. There is no risk of contracting HIV/Hepatitis B etc. as all percaution are taken by the FDA-Licensed blood banks

Most people feel comfortable after donation. Follow instructions of the nurse/doctor to eat well, drink plenty of fluids and do not over exert yourself. Donors should not indulge in strenuous exercise or activity immediately after donation.

Post - donation observe the following:

• Eat light refreshment and rest for 10-15 mins
• If you are a smoker, do not smoke for atleast an hour
• Avoid heavy exercise and exertion for 24 hours
• Avoid alcohol for 24 hours
• Drink more than your usual intake of liquids during the 24 hours post donation

Please have a good meal at least 3 hours before donating blood. Please accept the snacks offered to you after the donation, it is vital you have them. You are recommended to have a good meal later Please avoid smoking on the day before donating. You can smoke 3 hours after donation You will not be eligible to donate blood if you have consumed alcohol 48 hours before donation

• You won’t feel drained or tired if you continue to drink fluids and have a good meal
• You can resume your normal activities after donating blood, though you are asked to refrain from exercise or heavy weight lifting for twelve hours after donation
• Donating blood will not leave you low of blood; in fact you will still have surplus blood after the donation
• If you choose to consume alcohol, you can on the next day
• While donating blood you will not feel any pain
• You will not faint or feel uncomfortable after donating blood. This is a common misconception
• You will not get AIDS if you donate blood
• Patients are just like donors - most of them have common blood types. Because your blood type is common, the demand for that type is greater than for rare types. So, even if your blood type is common there is still a requirement
• Blood donors donate blood and do not sell it

FAQs

1. “I am too old / young”

”If you are between 18 to 55 years and in good health - you can donate”.

2. “I’m underweight”

”Not if you are 45 kgs or more”.

3. “But it will make me weak”

”After a short rest and a snack, you are able to resume your normal duties. The body also quickly replaces the blood given thus what is donated is not ‘lost’ from the donor”.

4. “Ok, but I’m anaemic”

”Blood is checked for anaemia before every blood donation”.

5. “But I’ve had hepatitis”

”Your blood is acceptable one year after full recovery”.

6. “Its going to be painful”

”All you get is a tiny prick that too only momentarily Most people do not find this uncomfortable”.

7. “I’m too busy and it is too inconvenient”

”It only takes 30 minutes, and most likely you will be called to a local blood bank”.

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