You may be eligible to donate blood if you:

• are in general good health
• are 17 years of age or older
• weigh at least 110 pounds
• have at least 12.5 gm/dl of hemoglobin
• have not donated whole blood in the last 8 weeks, or double red blood cells in the last 16 weeks
• have normal blood pressure, pulse and temperature
• do not have a cold or sore throat
• are not pregnant
• are not under a doctor’s care for any serious illness or injury
• are not taking antibiotics for an active infection 

You may also be eligible to donate if you:

• have high blood pressure controlled by medication
• have diabetes controlled by medication
• are taking common anti-depressants
• are taking birth control pills
• have had a tattoo or piercing at a state licensed facility

For more specific requirements, read the following Donor Educational Materials:

English Version
Spanish Version

If you have a specific question regarding your eligibility, please contact the Coastal Bend Blood Center at 800.299.4943 or questions@coastalbendbloodcenter.org. All inquiries are confidential.