Donate Blood Platelets
Every 2 seconds someone in the United States is in need of a life-saving transfusion.
The need for blood is constant and without volunteer donors, our community would not have an adequate blood platelet supply. Your support will help ensure that blood platelets are available for family members, friends, co-workers, and patients who rely on transfusions.
To donate,
Donors must...
- Be in good health and feeling well
- Weight at least 110 lbs.
- Be at least 18 years old
Frequently
Asked Questions
- Does donating blood platelets hurt?
- How long does it take to donate?
- Can I get a disease from donating?
- Is there an upper age limit to donate?
- If I was deferred once before, am I still ineligible to donate?
HemaCare Blood Platelet
Donor Center
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