Inventories of critical blood types, including Type O positive, O negative and B negative remain critically low and have already forced cutbacks to area hospitals. Blood donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh at least 110 pounds and not have donated blood within the last 56 days. People over 75 can donate blood if they meet all criteria and present a physician s letter. Some medical conditions can keep you from giving blood. Federal, state, and local health agencies set the guidelines.
Official identification is required, as it is a government regulation.
Long Island Blood Services is not allowed to take your blood donation without first seeing an official form of identification. After you give blood or blood components, a certain waiting period is required before you can give again. All Rights Reserved.