When you donate blood will they notify you if you have an STD?

Answer 1

Blood banks in the US must follow the guidelines and restrictions set forth by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Blood banks typically only screen for HIV, syphilis, and Hepatitis C. Chlamydia, gonorrhea, herpes, and genital warts cannot be transmitted by blood products and is not a reason for a person to defer or not donate blood. You can find the Red Cross "Blood Eligibility List" on their web site at http://www.redcross.org. If you suspect that you may have an STD, there is free testing available at public health facilities.
It would not be morally responsible to do so.

Answer 2

When you donate blood, they don't neccesarily test it for your knowledge (such as pregnancy) but they do screen for std's and other blood-borne diseases to protect the recepients. From what I've heard, the only major problem with this is testing for HIV/AIDS, as the virus can lay dormant for years. That's why they also do a risk assesment questionnaire on the donor before they take the blood.

Answer 3

Not all STDs are detected in blood. Those that are, such as HIV, HBV, & syphilis; if you have these infections you will be notified. All blood is tested.
Not all STDs are detected from blood tests. If you are infected with HIV, HBV, or syphilis, you will be contacted.

Answer 4

Hospitals will test blood for HIV, hepatitis, and syphilis. They won't test for other STDs. They should tell you if they find an infection. If you are at risk, though, you should get STD screening prior to donating blood.

Answer 5

The blood is checked for HIV and syphilis.
HIV and syphilis are checked at blood banks.
They test for HBV, HIV, and syphilis.