Not while your levels are low. In most cases, you will be eligible to donate once your results are back in the normal range. It does however depend on the cause and how long ago you had your tests. Please contact us to discuss your eligibility.

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We can help with regular therapeutic removal of blood (called ‘venesection’) as a treatment, and your doctor may have even referred you to Lifeblood for it. However, your blood can’t be given to patients. Check with your GP if therapeutic venesection is right for you.

Maybe. It depends on the reason your ferritin level is high.

If you have a medical condition such as haemochromatosis, which is a genetic condition that can lead to iron overload, you may be eligible to join Lifeblood’s therapeutic program. Donating blood is a treatment for this condition as it reduces the iron in your body by removing blood. Your doctor will need to refer you for this…

Maybe. It can depend on the type of bleeding and blood disorder, and may be based on your individual circumstances. Please contact us to give us more information and learn if you can donate.

It depends on where the testing is done. If your ferritin result is low on a test ordered by your doctor we require you to take a break from all donations for six months from the date of your test. You can return after 6 months if your investigations and treatment are completed. If you’re tested by Lifeblood and the result is low, you’ll receive a letter to let you know what…