What happens during the physical?
The health screening you'll receive is an abbreviated version of what you may be used to getting from your primary care physician. It'll be done in a private room and is to ensure that you're in good health and are feeling well. We'll check your basic motor skills; look at your ears, eyes, nose, and throat; listen to your heart rate; and look at your skin for any wounds or open sores.
You'll also receive a vitals check where we will check your weight, pulse, heart rate, blood pressure, and administer a quick finger prick test to measure your blood protein and iron levels.
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How often will I have to do the physical?
You will need to complete a physical on your first visit to the center. After that, the physical will be repeated annually. Please note that if you have a physical, but you do not donate at least 100 mL within 7 days, you will be required to repeat ...
How often do I need to have a physical exam?
The physical is required on your first visit, once a year thereafter, or if you haven’t donated within a period of 180 days from your last physical. Additionally, a physical will need to be repeated if we are not able to collect a donation of at ...
How often will I have to do the physical?
You will need to complete a physical on your first visit to the center. After that, the physical will only be repeated annually. Please note that if you have a physical, but you do not donate at least 100 mL within 7 days, you will be required to ...
What happens if I miss my appointment?
While you will not be penalized, we do ask that you try to cancel appointments ahead of time so that another member can take the spot. You are able to check in at any point during your 20-minute time slot. If you are later than this you will still be ...
What happens if I’m running late or need to change my appointment?
If you’re running late, you can still donate as long as you arrive during our hours of operation. However, if you arrive after your scheduled appointment time (including the 5-minute grace period), you may not receive the time incentive for that ...