Questions and answers for blood donors
On this page, we have collected common questions and answers for blood donations.
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Weight 50 kg, that allowed to excrete amount that does not exceed 10% of blood volume in the human body. (In women - 5 liters, in men - 6 liters).
Be sure to eat something easy before the donation and drink before and after the donation. 50% of the blood volume is fluid. Once blood is donated, fluid is lost, but by drinking too much, the lost amount returns back to the human body. If you feel bad immediately after the blood donation, the team of blood donors is trained and experienced to treat such cases. (Fainting comes not only from a lack of fluids, sometimes from an involuntary reaction)
According to the Hebrew or the Gregorian date.
Blood can be donated from age 17 to 18 with parental approval and age 18 without restriction. A parent stamp form can be downloaded hence.
No, but over the age of 60, if this first donation is needed a doctor's approval. Also, over the age of 65, doctor approval is required once a year.
Your blood is checked and, after being found fit, sent to hospitals for life-saving purposes.
From the arm.
Pinch yourself up and count up to 3 and actually this is how it's pain. What is this pain compared to saving human life by donating blood by you?
Every three months.
Donating 450CC.
This amount is up to 10% of the volume of blood in the human body. This is the amount that can be taken from a healthy donor without causing harm to it. 50% of blood volume is fluid that the blood returns to itself after drinking. Red blood cells regenerate within eight weeks, the body does not miss them.
The donation kit is sterile, disposable needle that is not passed from person to person so there is no risk of contracting any disease as a result of the donation action.
Up to 20 minutes including registration, short questioning, blood pressure and hemoglobin tests and the donation itself.
All doses are tested for AIDS. The blood donation is not intended to provide answers. A person who fears that he has contracted AIDS is asked to undergo an examination at the designated centers and the workers in the large hospitals around the country. Do not donate blood to be examined, since there is a period of incubation (the "window" period) from the time of infection to finding the antibodies in the blood that can be detected in the tests. The blood services are meticulous about the quality of blood transfusions because, as is well known, the blood transfusions are transferred to a patient in a hospital requiring a dose of blood to save his life. If the answer is positive the donor is invited to the blood services for the message. The information is also forwarded to the Ministry of Health. MDA blood services can be found Only blood type.
Six months. Since there is no supervision and control over how to perform the tattoo and / or piercing and there is a danger of contracting hepatitis, AIDS and other diseases.
Two hours. At the time of contribution the blood oxygen level decreases and then basically smoking can interfere with that as is known while smoking the oxygen level decreases.
If the cause is inflammation - wait for 3 days after antibiotic treatment. "Acne" - in most cases there is no problem, but ask the person responsible for this.
Types of blood, AIDS, hepatitis B, C, syphilis (syphilis), antibody survey.
If you feel good, there is no problem.
6 should wait months after birth before blood can be donated again.
Allowed - if you have not had a seizure in the past week and if you do not take steroids. Inhaler - allowed.
Anemic people are not allowed to donate blood, anemia - refers to those people whose level of iron is low, which can be found in the hemoglobin test. Therefore, the permissible values for the donation are: 12g-16g% white - 13g-18g.
It has nothing to do with it. The insurance that you receive at the end of the blood donation is on behalf of Magen David Adom and provides coverage for blood counts when you and your immediate family (parents, grandparents, brothers and sisters up to the age of 18) for one year.
In an emergency, when your life is in danger, you will certainly receive the necessary blood, but the hospital will ask you for a refund. In order to avoid running around and asking for help from friends and family, it is worthwhile to donate blood in the MDA framework and to be insured.
With the approval of parents who will be distributed to you at the end of the information campaign, the free telephone number of MDA is available, where you can find out the hours of operation at the MDA branches and choose to donate blood at the nearest MDA station.
Yes, strenuous exercise can be done 12 hours after blood donation.
24 can be donated for hours after treatment with a dental hygienist and 7 days after root canal / tooth extraction.
You can donate if the diabetes is balanced by diet or pills. Diabetics treated with insulin are not allowed to donate blood.
Yes, it is possible to do any strenuous exercise 12 hours after blood donation.
Blood insurance for you and your family for a year. (See details on blood donor card).
If I donated a full blood dose, how long can I donate blood components?
Hi Yishai, you are allowed after a month. Please also inquire at 03-5300400
I am 17 and have parental approval for blood donation.
But may I be accompanied by another responsible adult?
Such as: Grandparents, Uncle
Is that this confirmation? https://www.dam.org.il/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Parents-Approval.pdf
If so, you can come with any escort.
Hi, I wanted to know if there was any danger in going to the sea after donating blood.
Because blood donation causes fluid loss, we would not recommend going to the sea dimension immediately after donation, and in any case it is important to drink after donation and during the day as much water as possible. Of course without exaggeration.
Hi I am 16 and I would very much like to donate blood can I do this with parental permission?
Hi Eilat, unfortunately only from the age of 17 with parental approval.
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There is no charge for joining.
You get a membership certificate.
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Is it advisable to donate blood these days? (29/03/20 Corona Period)
If so, where can you donate to Pisgat Ze'ev?
Desirable and even blessed. All details in the link https://www.mdais.org/blood-donation
Thanks.
I'm allowed to donate, but because of quarantine, I can only drive.
Michelle, there is no problem driving a blood donation. Gladly welcomed.
Can blood be donated after training?
Can a vaccine be done the day after a blood donation?
Michael, see our training questions and answers page
https://www.dam.org.il/qa/
Vaccination should not be a problem. Just mention it to the vaccine provider.
Does a person who needs medical cannabis have a blood donation?
Or is it okay and you can donate
Please call 03-5300400 in the morning and find out
Peace
Can I donate blood if I haven't received menstruation for several months?
I already donated about a year ago ..
Thanks
Hello Sarit, please contact us at 03-5300468 this morning for an answer.
Is alcohol allowed after donation? If not, how many hours are allowed? And is a low alcohol percentage (such as a glass of beer or wine) a consideration?
Poetry, a great question. You are welcome to call 03-5300400 in the morning and inquire.
Where is my last donation date?
Elad, you can find out on 03-5300400.
I donated blood about 10 days ago. I did a blood test today and had low RBC / HB / HCT results / Could it be due to blood donation?
Thanks - Zvika
Zvika hello, only your doctor can answer it
What should I bring with me when I come to donate blood
Identification. License, ID Or passport. Eat well and drink enough, good mood and reach
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Didn't understand your question, contributor two weeks?
If I take an iron supplement but the proper homoglobin is allowed to donate?
Ayala, Please Berry Phone: 03-5300400
I donated a few days ago.
You may need a blood test for up to two weeks.
Will Iron / Homoglobin Affect?
* Isn't it the reason that every 3 month can be donated because it takes time for the body to replenish the blood in the body and therefore will decrease blood levels in the blood test?
Regular blood tests do not lower or change values
I donated blood this week, and during the routine hemoglobin test in the donation, my level was normal. After a few days, I went for a blood test at a health fund to check vitamin and iron levels, and found that my iron level had dropped sharply since the last test I had done six months ago. Is there a connection between the blood donation I made and the low iron level I discovered after a few days?
Hello, there should be no rules at all but it is highly desirable for your doctor to give his professional opinion as we do not have the authority to do so.
If I need a blood test, should I avoid blood donation?
This is a routine blood test, not a search for special findings.
Thanks,
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No, blood donation should not be avoided because of regular testing
Is it permissible to donate blood after a blood test? Or is there a time to wait between them?
no prevention.
How long can I donate after taking Roaccutane?
Shalom Tamar, may donate one month after completion of treatment.
Is it permissible to donate blood several hours after I have blocked the tooth with anesthesia?
Shalom Hanit. 24 hours after treatment.
Is it permissible to donate blood while taking Roacuten?
Thanks in advance
Noa, please call 03-5300400 in the morning to find out
What is parental approval?
So the parents have to give you written permission so that you can contribute.
If I am 16 and meet all other criteria and have parental permission is it okay and allowed to donate? Even if I don't have a few more questions when I'm 17. Do I need to bring an ID? And if they tell me what kind of blood I am at the end of the process ... Thanks.
Hello Sterna,
Unfortunately, the minimum age for donation is 17 with parental approval. Yes, you and the accompanying parent should come with an ID.
You can find out the blood type a few days after donating over the phone.
Successfully.
Peace,
Question: Is there a restriction on blood donation after traveling to South Africa? If so-how long?
Is there an organized list of countries that, after a visit, should avoid blood donation?
Thanks
Hello Aliza,
Please call 03-5300400 and receive answers to all your questions.