Whole Blood Donation
Whole blood donation is the most common and flexible way to give. During your donation, about one pint of blood is collected. In the lab, it is separated into red blood cells, plasma, and platelets, meaning one donation can help up to three patients.
Patients helped
Most often trauma and surgery patients
Recommended Blood Types
All types
Total time
45 – 60 minutes
How often you can donate
Every 56 days up to 6 times a year
