Eligibility

Blood Donation Eligibility

In order to donate blood, there are basic blood donation eligibility requirements you must meet, including a minimum age and weight requirement. There are also other factors that could affect your blood donation eligibility. The sections below will guide you to answers to your eligibility questions.

Basic Eligibility Requirements
There are a few basic blood donation eligibility requirements donors must meet, but not to worry: Chances are good you’ll be eligible. About 62 percent of the U.S. population is eligible to donate blood at any given time. Check out the basic requirements here, as well as tips on preparing for your blood donation. The basic eligibility page also includes updates and FAQ on public health emergencies and how they might affect blood donation (such as COVID-19 and monkeypox).
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Additional Eligibility Requirements
There are other factors that might affect your blood donation eligibility, but in most cases they are temporary. Visit the additional eligibility requirements page for questions about tattoos, medication, travel, HIV/AIDS risk and LGBTQ+ community eligibility, and other factors that can affect your blood donation eligibility.
Additional Eligibility Requirements