Who can donate? Age. 18 years or older (16 and 17 year olds must have written parental consent). Weight. Donors must be in good health and weigh a minimum of 110 pounds. Donation Interval. Minimum of eight weeks between whole blood donations. Blood Pressure. Heart Rate (pulse) Body Temperature. Blood Count. Drug Therapy. Click to see full answer. Also, what are the criteria for donating blood? Requirements for Donating Blood Be at least 17 years old* Weigh at least 110 pounds. Be in good health generally and feel well on the day of donation. Bring a current photo ID on the day of donation. Similarly, can you donate blood at 16 in California? The state of California allows 16-year-olds to donate blood with written parental/guardian consent. 16-year-olds must bring a Parent Consent Form signed by your parent or guardian. If 17 or 18 years old and your school requires, please bring a signed Parent Consent Form. Beside this, what excludes you from donating blood? You will be denied from donating blood if: You have recent exposure to or a history of hepatitis, malaria, CJD (AKA Mad Cow Disease), babesiosis, and Chagas’ disease.How much do you get paid to donate blood in California?You can expect to be paid anywhere from $20 to $50 per donation. The range in compensation is related to the volume of plasma you’re able to donate. The FDA sets the guidelines and the ranges are 110-149 pounds, 150-174 pounds, and 175-400 pounds. The more poundage, the more plasma, and the more cash you’re paid.
