Requirements for blood donation

To be an eligible blood donor you must be healthy, be at least 17 years old or 16 years old if allowed by state law, weigh at least 110 pounds, and not have donated blood in the last 8 weeks (56 days). "Healthy" means that you feel well and can perform normal activities. If you have a chronic condition such as diabetes or high blood pressure, "healthy" also means that you are being treated and the condition is under control.

All donors are required to provide an acceptable form of ID to be eligible to donate blood. Preferred forms are a driver’s license or passport, or an American Red Cross blood donor card. If you do not have one of these, you will need two forms of acceptable ID to be allowed to donate.