HIV infection, AIDS or Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) High risk occupation (e.g. prostitution) Unexplained weight loss of more than 5 kg over 6 months. Chronic alcoholism.
Basic requirement of a potential blood donor:Weight: At least 110 lbs (50 kg).Blood volume collected will depend mainly on you body weight.Pulse rate: Between 60 and 100 beats/minute with regular rhythm.Blood pressure: Between 90 and 160 systolic and 60 and 100 diastolic.Hemoglobin: At least 125 g/L.
The fees charged by the PRC depend on the kind of blood component needed by the patient: P1,800 for whole blood, P1,500 for packed red blood cells, and P1,000 for platelets and plasma.Sep 3, 2017
You can safely donate blood during your period if it is required and your period will not be affected by the donation. It may be better to donate the week after periods, but it is still manageable if you are not bleeding heavily, your haemoglobin is more than 11 g/dl and you are not in any discomfort or pain.Jun 14, 2020