How old do you have to be to donate blood?

Answer 1

17 years old
With parental consent, blood can be donated at age 17. Without parental consent blood can be donated at age 18. In case of specialized donations, blood can be taken at any age, however smaller quantities may be taken from a young child.

Answer 2

Yes, there is an age limit to give blood. You must be at least 16 years old, and if you are 16 or 17, you must get the parents' consent by having them sign a paper. People 18 years or older can give blood without parental consent.

Answer 3

you have to be 18 or older

If you donate to red cross blood service Australia you just have to be over 16

Answer 4

i think 17 and you have to weight more than 125.

Answer 5

So that you don't die if your blood is still developing.

Answer 6

after you are 18yrs old

Answer 7

16