Current FDA guidelines require the following screening tests be performed on all volunteer blood donations:
ABO/Rh typing
Unexpected antibody screen
Hepatitis B core antibody
Hepatitis B surface antigen
Hepatitis C antibody
HIV-I/II antibody
Serologic Test for Syphilis
HTLV-I/II antibody
T. cruzi antibody (Chagas' Disease)
HIV-I Nucleic Acid Test
HCV Nucleic Acid Test
West Nile Virus Nucleic Acid Test
Bacterial contamination of platelets screen
Optional Tests:
Cytomegalovirus antibody
Hepatitis B Nucleic Acid Test.
Sources:
FDA.gov
AABB.org
Ideally, someone with a blood type O should receive a blood transfusion from someone who also has the same blood type. One can have their blood type tested by donating blood.
No, donating blood is not tax deductible.
You won't get HIV through donating blood.
No, donating blood does not increase testosterone levels in the body.
is it bad donating blood a day before surgery?
Specefically, no. However, donating plasma is essentially donating blood. A loss of blood can caus fatigue, tiredness, and also leg cramps.
no
yes, by donating blood, uric acid level can be reduced at minimal extend .........
Donating blood does not make you fat, no.
your heart will pump more blood and then you get your blood back.
Yes, you can work out before donating blood. You should make sure you are adequately hydrated before donating, though.
If you lie when donating blood, it can have serious consequences for both you and the recipient of the blood. Lying about your health or medical history can lead to the transfusion of contaminated blood, which can harm the recipient or even be life-threatening. It is important to be honest when donating blood to ensure the safety of both the donor and the recipient.