Donors must be at least 17 years old (16 years old with appropriate written permission (NY) or consent (NJ) from their parent or legal guardian - form can be printed from list at left) and weigh 110 pounds and be in good health.

Donors age 76 and older can continue to donate blood if they meet all donor criteria and present a physician's letter allowing them to donate.

There are, however, some medical conditions that can keep someone from giving blood. These guidelines are set by federal, state and local health agencies to protect both donors and patients.

If you have specific questions about your donor eligibility, call
1-800-688-0900 or review the Medical Condition chart in Before You Donate. Whole blood donors also cannot have donated in the prior 56 days.

Also, different types of donations have different interval requirements. Please click on How Often Can I Donate for details.

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