Age
At least 17 years of age and in good general health. There is no upper age limit.

Weight
Minimum of 110 pounds.

Medications

• Must have completed antibiotics 24 hours after the receipt of last dose
• Must have completed Accutane, Proscar or Propecia 30-days from the receipt of last dose
• Aspirin as a preventative recommended or prescribed by their physician, but have not had any previous heart condition/disease are acceptable
• Antihistamines - if asymptomatic (no congestion, clear drainage)
• Oral contraceptives, mild analgesics, vitamins, replacement hormones and weight reduction pills are acceptable
• Blood pressure medication if blood pressure is acceptable and donor has no cardiovascular symptoms are acceptable
• Tetracycline and other antibiotics for acne and Rosacea are acceptable
• Medication for cholesterol control are acceptable
• Medication for migraines except for apheresis donations
• Anti-inflammatory and muscle relaxer medication except for apheresis donations Oral thyroid medication, if no cancer

Eating
Make sure to eat a meal within 4 hours before giving.

Drinking
Drink lots of water or juice before and after donating. Avoid alcoholic beverages for 12 hours before and after donating.

Allergy Shots

• 12 hours after shot received
• Cortisone/Steroid and antibiotic shots for asthma/allergies or infection, 2-weeks after receiving shot

Strenuous Activity
Avoid for 12 hours after donating. Individuals with a hazardous or strenuous job should donate at the end of their work shift.

Cancer

• Basal cell skin cancer, ok to give after healed
• squamous cell skin cancer, defer for one-year after removal
• Carcinoma Insitu, defer until a letter has been submitted from physician with full description of cancer diagnosis

Diabetes

• OK if controlled by oral medication and diet
• Diabetes that require insulin shots are deferred

Epilepsy

• Epilepsy, Convulsions and Seizures (with meds) are permanently deferred
• Epilepsy, Convulsions, Seizures (no meds) if seizure and medication free for a period of 2-years

Asthma
Ok to donate if no asthma attack in the past 7-days. Donor's that require an inhaler MUST have inhaler with them at time of donation.