Want to make a donation but unsure if it is safe to do so? Don't worry, giving blood is entirely safe!
How Your Body Reacts to a Donation
Giving blood will not harm your body. Neither will it weaken your immune system.
The average adult has 4 to 5 litres of blood. During a donation, only 450 ml of blood is drawn. That's only 10-12% of the total volume of blood in your body, and in just 3 days the donated blood volume will be replaced.
During Your Donation
The health of every potential donor is carefully assessed by our attending medical staff before a donation.
It is impossible to catch any disease by donating blood, as new, sterile disposable needles and blood packs are used for each donor.
Occasionally, a bruise may occur which usually resolves and will go away after about 2 weeks.
Interested in making a donation? Find out if you can be a donor.
