01 / HEALTH ASSESSMENT
Your wellbeing comes first.
Share your medical history, medicines and any recent illness. The team assesses whether you are fit to donate.
RAKTDAANDONOR AWARENESS & ELIGIBILITY
A small act. A precious life.
Your kindness.
Someone’s
second chance.
Ready to give blood? Understand the basic eligibility requirements and the checks that help protect both you and the person receiving your donation.
Compassion in action. Hope for a family.
18–65Years of ageFirst-time donors: not over 60.
45 kg+Minimum body weightCollection volume is decided by the blood centre.
90 daysFor male donorsMinimum interval between whole blood donations.
120 daysFor female donorsMinimum interval between whole blood donations.
Know the journey
Care at every step.
From your health assessment to your donation, each step has a purpose. These illustrations explain key parts of the process; the blood centre follows its own clinical workflow.
Before you donateTHE BASIC CHECKLIST PAUSE & DISCUSS
A thoughtful check. A responsible donation.
Use this as a starting point for whole blood donation in India. Basic eligibility alone does not confirm that you can donate.
You may be eligible if…
- • You meet the age and weight requirements listed above.
- • You feel well and have no current fever or active infection.
- • You have completed the required interval since your last whole blood donation.
- • Your haemoglobin and other screening results meet the blood centre’s requirements.
- • You give informed consent and receive approval from the medical officer.
Tell the medical team if…
- • You are unwell, taking medicines or receiving treatment.
- • You are pregnant, breastfeeding or have recently given birth.
- • You recently had surgery, a transfusion, a tattoo or a piercing.
- • You have a long-term health condition or a history of a blood-transmissible infection.
- • You were previously asked to postpone donation, or are unsure about any health concern.
Your safety matters. Waiting periods depend on the condition, treatment and applicable guidelines. Answer screening questions honestly. The blood centre’s medical officer makes the final eligibility decision.
Clarity builds confidence
A few things
worth knowing.
Speak openly with the blood centre. A question asked before donation is always welcome.
Does meeting the checklist guarantee eligibility?
No. The medical officer reviews your history and screening results before deciding whether donation is appropriate that day.
Can I donate while taking medicines?
Tell the medical team the medicine’s name and why you take it. Eligibility depends on both the medicine and the condition. Do not stop prescribed treatment in order to donate.
What if I am asked to wait?
Ask the blood centre why donation is being postponed and when you can return. A temporary deferral helps protect your health and the recipient.
Are these intervals the same for platelet donation?
The 90-day and 120-day intervals shown here refer to whole blood donation. Platelet and other apheresis donations have separate criteria; consult the blood centre.
Give blood. Keep hope alive.
Learn the facts. Check your eligibility. Take the next step with care.
RAKTDAAN
Sakshat Jeevan Daan
Sakshat Jeevan Daan
Stay Connected. Save Lives.
Get updates on camps, urgent needs, donor stories and awareness.
Follow Us :
![]()
