Thank you for your interest in donating blood.
Following
are some guidelines donors should know or do prior to attending
any blood donation centre.
It
is important to note that the process of blood donation is not traumatic
at all on a healthy human body, so if you decide to donate, simply
relax, take it easy, it’s a simple process.
Feeling Sick
If you have fever, sore throat or flu-like symptoms, avoid coming to donate blood as you will not be able to do so.
If you are having any treatment, tell the doctor the names of the medications.
Clothing
Avoid wearing tight clothing around your waist and arms when coming to donate blood.
Food and Drinks
Make
sure you have had a healthy breakfast or lunch before coming. Never
donate blood with an empty stomach; you might feel a bit dizzy.
Please
avoid eating fatty foods like pizzas, cheesecakes and junk
food, prior to a blood donation; we might not be able to use that
blood.
It is very important that you start drinking before coming to donate blood, preferably water. Alcohol should not be consumed on the day of the donation.
We
do offer snacks and refreshments to whoever attends, and emphasis
the fact that donors should help themselves to our drinks before
the donation, so go ahead!!
Our
friendly staff will try to make you feel as comfortable as possible
during the process, so if you lack anything, simply ask.
Giving birth
If you gave birth leave 1 year after delivery before coming to donate blood.
Tattoo and Body Piercing
If you have done a tattoo or any body piercing lately, leave 6 months from when it was made before coming to donate blood.
After
the donation
Drinking
Make sure that you keep on drinking regularly for the rest of the day. Avoid alcohol.
Sports
On the day of your donation, avoid strenuous activity e.g. walking or running, avoid weight lifting for the first 3 days after donation.
Avoid swimming or stay in the sun.
Do not go scuba diving for a week.
Going abroad
If you want to donate blood before going abroad make sure you come at least 3 days before the flight.
If you had any injections before going abroad leave 6 months before coming to donate blood.
Others
During the day of the donation, do not use heavy machinery, avoid housework including ironing, avoid going up a ladder.
Avoid smoking for the first 2 hours after you donated blood.
Take some time for yourself and relax, you deserve it.
Your
body needs some time to replenish the blood you donated, but most
of all it needs lots of fluids. Drink a lot.
For further information you can have a look at our questionnaire and FAQ's or you can call us on 79307307 or 22066201
Feel
good about yourself, you have just saved a life.
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