Donor Eligibility

 Many have asked recently about whether certain conditions or medications would disqualify someone from being able to donate blood. Here are the answers from Florida Blood Services regarding a few of the most common conditions and medications:

Anemia: Let FBS check your iron. It may be high enough to donate. 

Antibiotics: Last dose must be taken 24 hours before donating. 

Aspirin: OK to donate, just let us know if it has been within the last 72 hours. 

Blood pressure medication: OK to donate.

Cancer: Must wait 1 year from date of last treatment or removal of cancer. 

Diabetes: OK to donate if it is diet-controlled or you take oral medications. Insulin injections under 80 units per dose is acceptable if you've had a meal before donating.

Heart Disease/Medication: You may be able to donate. Ask FBS. 

Due to space constraints, we can't list all the conditions/medications but will try to include more information on the subject in future issues. You may also visit www.fbsblood.org for a complete list.

Our next Community Blood Drive is

Sunday, September 19, 2010