On an average the donation takes only 10 minutes and the entire process last less than 60 mins ,from registration to resting time. The minutes you spend giving blood may mean life or death to a patient in need .Let us know the procedure of blood donation :
- Registration :Registration form must be filled and local address must be provided for registration .A health assessment questionnaire will be given to answer and personal particulars recorded .
- Medical Screening : A doctor will go through the questionnaire with you in detail .You will need to sign a declaration to confirm that information given is true. A mini physical examination , including checking of blood hemoglobin level weight ,height ,B.P. will be carried out .
- Blood Donation : A trained medical person will draw the blood .All blood collection equipment ,including needles are used only once and disposed after each use .
- Rest and Refreshment :Light refreshment will be served after the donation .You should rest for at least 10 minutes before leaving .
