DONATING BLOOD
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Interested in Donating?
- Are you 16 or older? *16 year olds need parental permission (see Gallery for form)
- If you have donated before, was it earlier than Feb 27th, 2012?
- Do you weigh 110 pounds or more? See chart below for height/weight ratios.
HEIGHT TO WEIGHT CHART
Male donors must weigh 110 pounds or more, depending on their height according to the following chart:
If you are: 4' 10" 4' 11" 5' or taller
You must weigh at least: 120 115 110
Female donors must weigh 110 pounds or more, depending on their height according to the following chart:
If you are: 4' 10" 4' 11" 5' 5' 1" 5' 2" 5' 3" 5' 4" 5' 5" 5' 6" or taller
You must weigh at least: 146 141 138 133 129 124 118 115 110
To donate you must:
be at least 16 years old, weigh a minimum of 110 pounds* and are in general good health on the day of donation.
- If you have answered "no" to one or more questions above, you are NOT eligible to donate.
- If you have answered "yes" to all of the questions above and are taking any sort of medication, please call 1-800-GIVE LIFE to make sure you are eligible to donate.
- If you got a tattoo recently, the facility where you got your tattoo MUST be state licensed (New Jersey facilities are licensed) and recently inspected.
For more information concerning donor eligibility, go to http://www.redcrossblood.org/donating-blood/eligibility-requirements.
What to Expect
- Sign in and fill out a brief health history questionnaire.
- A check of temperature, pulse, blood pressure and measure the number of red blood cells present in a sample of blood will be done.
- The actual donation is 6-8 minutes.
- Red Cross staff from the American Red Cross of CNJ will be there to answer any questions or concerns.
- Afterwards, you will receive free snacks and refreshments!
How to RegisterRegistration forms will be available after our February-March meeting. When forms are released:
If you have any questions, email the club at [email protected].
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West Windsor Plainsboro High School South Red Cross Club
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West Windsor Plainsboro High School South Red Cross Club
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