Whole Blood Donation

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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