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You may have read what you wanted to read. But there might be some things, which are still unanswered. Just read through this page. It may clear up rest of your queries. |
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| How much blood is taken at the time of donation? |
| Only 350 ml – 450 ml of blood is taken depending upon the weight of a donor. Since an average
person has 5.5 liters of blood in his body, he can tolerate withdrawal of one unit of blood. This withdrawn volume
of blood is restored within 24 hours and the hemoglobin and cell components count are corrected in about two months.
Therefore, it is safe to donate blood every three months. |
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| How long does the process of donation take? |
| The actual time of taking blood is about 10-15 minutes. But there will be a medical check up before this process and you will be advised to take some rest for about 5 – 10 minutes. After the donation you will be given some refreshment. So, the whole process takes about 30 – 45 minutes. But nothing is more precious than saving a life. |
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| Are there any side-effects of Blood donation? |
| No! Your health will not suffer because of the blood you have donated. This, in fact, stimulates the bone marrow to produce new cells. Some of the first time donors might psychologically feel a little dizzy but that will happen only for few minutes. |
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| What precautions do I need to take for donating blood? |
| Each time you donate blood; the needle used in the procedure should be sterile and should be disposed off after single use. If the conditions are not hygienic, you may be exposed to infection. Thus the possibility to contract a disease increases. |
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| How often can I donate blood? |
| People in good health and weigh at least 50 kgs can donate a unit of blood in every three months. |
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| Do I need to go undergo any kind of medical check-up before donating blood? |
| A brief interview of the donor is taken before donating blood. You will be asked about your medical history and current health. After that your hemoglobin level, pulse, temperature and blood pressure are checked. |
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| Does the process hurt? |
| Not more than a slight pinch. You will feel fine after you donate blood. Though some people might feel a little dizzy, but that is only for few minutes. After donating, you may resume to your usual routine. |
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| Where can I go to donate blood? |
People can donate blood at places where donations can be made. These are community centers, hospital-based donor centers or at ‘blood donations camps’ held in the vicinity of their place.
We offer you to just Register yourself with us and we will inform you when there is an actual need for the blood. |
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| We have tried to jot down all the common queries that you might want to ask. If still have any kind of doubt, feel free to Contact Us. |
