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Male donors+ must be at least 17 years old in most states, at least 5'1" tall and weigh at least 130 lbs. Female donors+ must be at least 19 years old, at least 5'3" tall and weigh at least 150 lbs. See additional requirements for student donors >> Learn more about donating Power Red >> Give Power Red. MAKE AN APPOINTMENT. Platelet Donation.
You must weigh at least 110 lbs to be eligible for blood donation for your own safety. Students who donate at high school drives and donors 18 years of age or younger must also meet additional height and weight requirements for whole blood donation (applies to girls shorter than 5'3" and boys shorter than 5').
To keep the nation’s blood supply safe and to protect patients and donors, there are some requirements that donors must meet. Generally, donors must: Be 17 years of age or older, or 16 with parental consent. Weigh at least 110 pounds. Be in good health, feeling well, and not taking antibiotics.
Weigh at least 110 lbs. Additional height and weight requirements apply for donors 18 years old and younger and all high school student donors. Have not donated blood in the last 56 days. View All Eligibility Requirements. Height and Weight Requirements.
To keep the nation’s blood supply safe and to protect patients and donors, there are some requirements that donors must meet. Generally, donors must: Be 17 years of age or older, or 16 with parental consent; Weigh at least 110 pounds; and. Be in good health, feeling well, and not taking antibiotics.
Be at least 17 years of age (16-year-olds may donate blood with a parent/guardian’s consent). Donors under the age of 17 should bring the completed consent form (05-FX1) when registering to donate. Weigh at least 110 pounds for donors 19 or older (Donors under 19 — see height/weight requirements)
Minimum height and weight for donors 16 through 22 years of age: Males donors: Must be at least 5'0" tall and weigh at least 110 pounds; Females donors: Refer to the chart below for eligibility. ≥ (greater than or equal to). Be in good general health.
Check out the basic requirements here, as well as tips on preparing for your blood donation. The basic eligibility page also includes updates and FAQ on any public health emergencies and how they might affect blood donation.
Height & Weight Requirements for Young Donors. Height & Weight determines Total Blood Volume (TBV). An adequate TBV ensures appropriate fluid levels are maintained during blood donation and assists in minimizing reactions, which may involve lightheadedness, fainting, vomiting or incontinence.
Volunteer blood donors must be at least 16 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds and be in good health. Additional height and weight requirements apply to some donors age 22 and younger. Donors who are 16, and some 17-year-olds in certain states, must have a signed permission form from a parent or guardian.