Blood Donation Eligibility Checker
Answer a few questions to see if you are likely eligible to donate blood, temporarily deferred, or if you should check with a doctor first.
Common deferral rules
- Age: most blood services require donors to be 18 to 65 years old.
- Weight: at least 50 kg is usually required for whole blood donation.
- Time between donations: at least 12 weeks (84 days) for whole blood.
- Illness: you must be fully recovered and free of symptoms.
- Tattoos and piercings: commonly deferred for 6 months after the procedure.
- Malaria risk travel: commonly deferred for 12 months after return.
- Antibiotics: commonly deferred until at least 7 days after the last dose.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What does the Blood Donation Eligibility Checker ask about?
It asks your age, your weight, the date of your last blood donation, how you feel today, and yes or no questions about pregnancy or breastfeeding in the last 12 months, antibiotics in the last 2 weeks, illness or surgery in the last 6 months, long term conditions, travel to a malaria risk area in the last 12 months, and tattoos or piercings in the last 6 months.
What result does the checker give?
Based on your answers it shows one of three verdicts: Likely Eligible, Temporarily Deferred with the waiting periods to respect, or See a Doctor when an answer needs medical clearance. A details list explains each point.
Is this tool medical advice?
No. The page states the tool gives general guidance only and is not medical advice. Rules vary between blood banks and countries, so always confirm with your donation center or a qualified doctor before donating.
What are the common deferral rules shown on the page?
The page lists the usual rules: donors aged 18 to 65, weight of at least 50 kg, at least 84 days between whole blood donations, feeling healthy on the day, about 6 months after a tattoo or piercing, up to 12 months after travel to a malaria risk area, and at least 7 days after the last antibiotic dose.
Do I need an account or payment to use it?
No. You answer the questions on the page and press Check My Eligibility to see the result. There is no account or payment step.