Donor tips

Drink plenty of water 1–2 days before and on the day of donation. It helps you tolerate the procedure better.

Lack of sleep can cause dizziness. Get at least 7–8 hours of sleep before donation.

On donation day – a light breakfast: porridge, bread, tea. Avoid fatty, fried and dairy foods.

Registration → questionnaire → doctor examination → finger prick test → blood donation. The whole process takes about 1 hour.

Temporary: colds, medication, recent surgery. Permanent: chronic diseases, HIV, hepatitis. Details from the doctor at the center.

After donation rest 10–15 minutes, have some tea. Avoid heavy physical activity for 24 hours. Next whole blood donation no sooner than 60 days.