REGISTRATION

• You will be asked to read our information regarding donating blood.
  - Donor Eligibility Guidelines
  - Medication Deferral List
  - Medication Deferral Explanations
  - Potential Travel Deferrals
• Present a Picture ID (i.e. Driver’s license, state id with photo, etc.)
• You will be asked to fill out a questionnaire regarding your demographic, health and recent travel information.

• A mini physical will be performed in one of our private interview rooms which include temperature, blood pressure, pulse and Hemoglobin (iron) level.
• Staff will then perform a quick overview of your questionnaire to make sure everything is complete.

• You will relax in a comfortable reclining chair.
• A trained staff member will place a blood pressure cuff on your arm and clean an area of your arm.
• A needle will then be inserted into a vein and for the next 5-10 minutes you will relax while your donation is collected.
• When 450 ml (a pint) of blood is collected, the needle will be removed. The staff will then hold pressure on your arm and then place a bandage over the collection site.

• After your donation you will relax for about 5-10 minutes and be served some water or juice with a snack. This will help your body adjust to your donation before continuing on with your daily routine.
• We will explain post donation instructions to you. You will also receive a set of instructions for your post donation care to take home with you and a number to reach us if any questions arise.