“People with tattoos are perfect plasma donors because we know they're not afraid of needles - one of the biggest barriers for new donors donating blood or plasma for the first time,” said Cath Stone.
While your tattoo may be permanent, the deferral isn't. If your tattoo was applied in one of the 11 states that do not regulate tattoo facilities, you must wait 3 months before donating blood. This requirement is related to concerns about hepatitis. Learn more about hepatitis and blood donation.Jul 16, 2017
Ink injected into the superficial skin layer would simply come off within 3 weeks. In order to give the ink a permanent home in your body, the tattoo needle must travel through the epidermis into the deeper layer, or the dermis.Jul 14, 2017
four-monthYou are required to take a four-month break from donating plasma after getting a piercing or a tattoo. After the break, you will be examined by a doctor who will take a blood sample and, once the results are available, will decide whether you are eligible to donate again.