Congratulations you should be able to give blood

Congratulations! You should be able to give blood. 

There are some other eligibility criteria, but things are looking super promising. We can't wait to see you soon.

What can I give?

Choose between plasma, blood or platelets. If you're not sure, choose plasma. We can tell you your blood type and talk about the best donation for you to give next time. 

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Plasma

Over half of your blood is a liquid called plasma – and donating it is a game-changer. Your plasma can help in 18 life-giving ways, from treating serious burns to cancer.

How long does it take? 

45 minutes to donate, up to 1.5 hours for the whole appointment. 

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Blood

Short on time? Choose ‘blood’, and you could save up to 3 lives before lunch! If you time it right, you could even donate during your lunch break with snacks on us. 

How long does it take? 

10 minutes to donate, 60 minutes for the whole appointment. 

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Platelets

These tiny 'plates' in your blood make a huge difference for seriously ill patients. If you're male and have donated plasma in the past 12 months, let's talk about platelets. 

How long does it take? 

60 minutes to donate, about 2 hours for the whole appointment.