I don’t fall within the weight restrictions but am healthy. Can I still donate?

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• I don’t fall within the age restrictions but am healthy. Can I still donate?

  The age requirement is set by our medical team and is for safety reasons. Other donation centers may have different age requirements, so I would recommend visiting www.donatingplasma.org to see what other options there are near you.

• At what point would I be considered a new donor if I don’t donate for a while?

  Great question! If there is a 180-day or greater lapse between your donations you would technically be a new donor in our system. At that point we would require you to go through the registration process again.

• 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 if I have to leave early or can’t stay the full time?

  We understand that sometimes things happen. If you need to leave early, please notify a staff member as soon as possible. However, since incomplete donations may not be usable, we ask that you make arrangements to stay for the entire time. We ...

• I smoke cigarettes/use nicotine, can I still donate?

  We highly recommend refraining from smoking, vaping, and any kind of nicotine use the day before and the day of your donation, as it can increase your blood pressure and heart rate, which could result in temporary deferral. We also encourage donors ...