Can I donate if I tested positive for COVID-19?

Can I donate if I tested positive for COVID-19?

We follow the current CDC guidelines for isolation and social distancing. To keep our team and other members safe, we ask that you wait until you are feeling healthy and well before coming in for an appointment. Here’s a link to their website to view their current guidelines so that you can make a determination on when you should schedule your appointment: https://archive.cdc.gov/#/details?url=https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/your-health/isolation.html.

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    • How often can I donate?

      You can donate a maximum of 2 times during a rolling 7 day period with at least 1 day between donations.

    • I am/was pregnant/breastfeeding. Can I donate?

      Unfortunately, you are not eligible to donate during pregnancy. You would need to wait until you are at least 183 days postpartum. Once you've hit that milestone, you are eligible to donate, even if you are still breastfeeding.

    • What does my blood pressure have to be to donate?

      Before each donation, we will check your vitals. To donate at Parachute, your blood pressure must be above 90/50 and below 160/100.

    • Can I donate blood and plasma at different centers simultaneously?

      Unfortunately, no. For safety reasons, you would not be able to donate both whole blood and plasma at the same time. You would need to wait at least 56 days from the date of your whole blood donation to come in to donate plasma.

    • Does it hurt to donate plasma?

      You will feel a quick pinch when the needle is inserted, but afterwards, you should not experience any pain or discomfort. Many of our members had previously never donated blood or plasma. Our team is trained to put you at ease and will walk you ...