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Click photo to learn more about blood donor Peggy Tierney.
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Eligibility
You are eligible to donate whole blood every 56 days if:
- you are at least 17 years old
- you weigh at least 110 pounds
- you are in good health
- you are free of antibiotics for 48 hours beforehand
- you are free of dental cleaning for 48 hours beforehand
You will be unable to donate if:
- you have had a tattoo or piercing within the last 12 months
- you are pregnant, or are trying to become pregnant
- you have traveled to a malarial risk country
There are other travel, medical conditions, and medications that may make you ineligible to donate. Please feel free to contact the donor center with any questions you have about your eligibility.
What to Expect
Plan to spend about an hour at the donor center. When you arrive, you will complete a confidential screening about your medical and travel history. The actual collection will take about 15 minutes. Safety is our priority; all materials used are new for each donor and then discarded. After the donation, you will be asked to remain in the donor center for a brief period of rest, during which time we invite you to relax and enjoy some refreshments.
“It is something so simple that can help so many people.” Jessica Colcord, blood donor
Appointments
Walk-ins are welcome, however we encourage you to make an appointment to minimize waiting time.
Our donation hours are:
- Monday-Thursday 7:45 am-5:15 pm
- Tuesday 7:45 am-7:00 pm
- Friday 7:15 am-4:30 pm
To schedule an appointment, or for more information, please call 617-732-6620, 888-LETSGIV, or email us at blooddonor@partners.org.
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