At work they had a day to donate blood. They sent an email of the qualifications. I thought this would be of interest. Copyright, some medical organization I guess.

• You should feel well rested and well the day of donation. Eat a healthy, well-balanced meal and drink plenty of fluids prior to donating

• You must weigh at least 110 pounds

• You must bring a picture ID

• It must be at least 56 days since your last donation

Do Not Donate If You

• Have cold or flu symptoms or do not feel well the day of donation

• Have taken oral antibiotics in the past seven days

• Have had hepatitis after the age of 11

• Have received a blood transfusion within the past 12 months

• Have had a tattoo, body piercing, acupuncture, or an accidental needle stick or have had contact with someone else’s blood in the past 12 months

• Have had malaria or have traveled to a malarial-risk area within the past 12 months

• Are pregnant