Description: Offers blood donation opportunities at various locations throughout the Sacramento region. Donations of blood and blood components are provided to hospitals and medical facilities.For information about different types of donations, click here.For information on additional eligibility requirements, click here.If you have donated but are concerned for any reason that your blood may not be suitable for transfusion, please call the Emergency Hotline as soon as possible.
Hours: Hours vary - Call or visit website to schedule appointment
Eligibility: Basic eligibility requirements include:- Must be at least 16 years old (16- and some 17-year-olds must bring a signed permission form from a parent or guardian, if required by state or school).- Weigh at least 110 pounds. Certain height/weight criteria may apply for donors 22 years old or younger. For specific requirements in your area, please call 877-258-4825.- Be in good general health.Recommendations for day of blood donation:- For your safety and to ensure a positive donation experience, make sure you eat within two hours ahead of your donation. Drink plenty of water that day and 24 to 48 hours beforehand. Feel free to help yourself to something to eat and drink in our refreshment area.- You must wait eight weeks between whole blood donations. Learn more about specific intervals for other types of donation.- You should not be under the influence of alcohol or recreational drugs at the time of donation.
Requirements: Identification - something with your name and one of the following: date of birth, donor ID number or your photo.
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