Philippine Red Cross Blood Donation

How to Donate Blood

Preparation before donating blood

1. Have enough rest and sleep.
2. No alcohol intake 24 hours prior to blood donation.
3. No medications for at least 24 hours prior to blood donation.
4. Have something to eat prior to blood donation, avoid fatty foods.
5. Drink plenty of fluid like water or juice.

 

Tips in Donating Blood

1. Have your weight taken.
2. Register honestly and completely the donor registration form.
3. Have your blood type and hemoglobin checked.
4. A physician will examine the blood donor.
5. Actual donation. The amount of blood to be donated will depend on the donor’s weight and blood pressure. Either 350cc or 450cc, and would usually take 10 minutes or less.
6. A 5 to 10 minutes rest and plenty of fluid intake is necessary after donation.

 

ANG LAHAT NG DONORS, AY PINAPAYUHANG MAGDALA NG VALID ID. (For Proper Identification)

Note: The information above are base on the Blood Processing Fee Posted in the Front desk of Philippine Red Cross Office here in General Santos City