Whole blood donations are the most common type. One unit of whole blood can be separated into up to three components. Blood components include red blood cells, white blood cells, plasma, platelets and cryoprecipitate. Although the actual blood donation takes about 10 minutes, the entire visit generally takes about an hour, and includes registration, screening, donating and refreshments.

Donor requirements for whole blood donations:

• Donors must be at least 16-years of age. Parental permission is required for 16-year old donors. Download the permission form here.
• Donors must weigh at least 110 pounds.
• Donors must have an adequate blood iron level.

A donor may give whole blood every 56 days.

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