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The Donation Process

It should take 45 minutes for a blood donation, and up to 90 minutes for apheresis donations – the minutes you spend making a donation will certainly be time well spent!

Here's a peek at the donation process, from start to finish. You need one identity proof for registration ♦ a contactable address and a telephone number in Singapore within the next 6 months.


1) Registration

Your personal particulars will be recorded and you will be asked to fill in a health assessment questionnaire.

 

2) Medical screening

A doctor or nurse will ask you about your medical and social history to confirm that you are fit to make a donation, after which your weight, blood pressure, pulse and body temperature will be taken.

 

3) Blood test

Your blood haemoglobin level will be checked to ensure that you can make a donation.

 

4) Blood donation

Your arm will be cleaned, after which a local painkiller will be applied to ensure that you feel no pain during the donation.

 

5) Refreshments

After the donation, you will be required to rest briefly and have some light refreshments before resuming normal activities.
Some tips on Post-donation care.


It's that simple!

 

But - is it safe?


Last updated on 02 Oct 2010 01:36:08
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