Blood donation

• Conditions

  18+, weight >=50 kg, normal hemoglobin, temp <37.5, no acute illness.

• Contraindications

  Last 4 months: tattoos/piercing, surgery; permanent: hepatitis, HIV, some chronic conditions.

• Preparation

  The day before: no fatty food/alcohol, sleep well; morning — light breakfast, water.

• Compensation & benefits

  Honorary donor (40+ free/60+ paid donations): annual aid; donation day — paid day off.

Intervals: >=60 days for whole blood, >=30 for plasma, >=14 for platelets. Before donating, don't hesitate to mention medications — it's not shame, it's protecting the recipient.