Virtual Blood Bank

Donation Instructions

• Please have a good meal at least 3 hours before donating blood
• Please accept the snacks offered to you after the donation. It is important and you should have them. You are recommended to have a good meal later
• Please avoid smoking on the day before donating. You can smoke 3 hours after donation
• You will not be eligible to donate blood if you have consumed alcohol 48 hours before donation

Benefits of the Donor

• Donating blood may reduce the risk of heart disease and stimulate the generation of red blood cells
• The amount of toxic chemicals (e.g., mercury, pesticides, fire retardants, etc.) circulating in the blood stream is reduced by the amount contained in the donated blood
• The good news is you can donate blood again and again to help saving more lives
• If you are a regular blood donor, you can donate blood once in every 12 weeks