Information about eligibility and what to expect, and where you can donate blood.
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Am I eligible to donate blood?
What should I expect at a blood drive?
Where can I donate?
New Appointment System
What are Double Red donations?
What is Apheresis?
Platelets
Plasma
How often can I donate?
What is the best donation procedure for me?
How Often Can I Donate?
Whole blood donors are eligible to donate blood every 56 days (8 weeks).
Double Red Cell donors are eligible to donate every 112 days (16 weeks).
Apheresis donors can give platelets every two weeks and plasma every 28 days. Whole blood donors who might choose to also make Apheresis donations can give platelets three days after making a whole blood donation.
