What are the benefits of Power Red donation?
It can save time. If you are busy but want to maximize your donation, Power Red is a great choice. Though each donation takes a bit longer to make, you are doubling your impact for patients compared to a whole blood donation. You also may find you feel less fatigue since your other blood components are returned to you. Plus, a smaller needle is used!
The most common blood components transfused to patients are red cells. When you give a Power Red (also called double red) donation, you double the impact of your donation because the automated procedure collects a concentrated donation of red cells that can help twice as many patients.
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In addition to the same eligibility requirements necessary for whole blood donations, Power Red donors must meet a different height & weight requirement, and a higher hemoglobin level. Further evaluation will be made at the time of donation to determine donor’s eligibility.
Minimum height, weight and hemoglobin requirements:
Males: height >5’ 1” and weight >130 lbs; Females: height >5’ 5” and weight > 150 lbs
Hemoglobin levels for both genders: Hgb >13.3 g/dL and Hct > 40%
