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FDA guidelines require allogeneic blood donors to have a hemoglobin level or 12.5 g/dL or greater, or a hematocrit of 38% or greater. Autologous donors (self-donation) must have a hematocrit of at least 33%.

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Q: What does hemoglobin levels have to do with donating blood?
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