Common Myths About Blood Donation

Myth #1 - It takes a long time to donate blood

Only The whole process from start to finish only takes about an hour and involves three easy steps; registration, a quick health check and the blood donation itself. After registering and answering some questions about your health and travel history, a staff member will check your temperature, pulse, blood pressure and hemoglobin. Then it’s on to the donation itself – which only takes about eight to 10 minutes, after which you will relax for a few minutes with a drink and snack before leaving.

Myth #2 - It will hurt to donate blood

Only for a moment, and only a tiny bit (at least, that’s what our donors tell us). You’ll feel the first stick of the needle, but you shouldn’t feel any pain after that. Some of our loyal repeat donors even tell us they’ve gotten so used to the feeling that they barely notice the needle anymore.

Myth #3 - I'm too old to donate

There is no maximum age limit for donating blood. You can donate starting at age 17 (16 in some states with parental consent) and can then donate for the rest of your life as long as you are eligible otherwise.

Myth #4 - I can Donate Blood only once a year

It takes around 4-6 weeks to fully recover. The lost plasma in the body gets replaced within 24 hours. So, you can safely donate blood every three to six months once the blood cells are completely restored.