No longer a restriction on the upper age. At least 110 pounds. Donor encouraged to have eaten within last four hours. Donor will be asked various questions prior to donation. These questions are asked to ensure that donating blood will not cause any problems to the donor or recipient.
All blood is typed and tested after each donation.
The donor is given instructions by a volunteer on filling out the donor registration form. A medical history is recorded as a protection for both the donor and the recipient. Social Security number is requested for use in keeping records of donations. Each donor is asked to remain at the canteen area for ten to fifteen minutes following the donation. The donor is asked to begin to replace the lost liquid by drinking a beverage at the canteen.