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Eligibility

Discover if you meet the criteria for blood donation, including age, health conditions and lifestyle factors below. If you are eligible, call 202-476-KIDS to schedule an appointment to donate blood today.

Eligible

Temporarily Ineligible

Permanently Ineligible

Possibly Ineligible

Additional Eligibility Criteria

Explore more eligibility guidelines and learn what conditions, medications and factors might affect your ability to donate blood.

Important Updates to Donor Eligibility

Learn more about recent changes or notices that may affect blood donor eligibility. 

What do I need to know regarding gender and sexual orientation?

Can I donate after receiving a COVID-19 vaccine?

Can I donate if I previously lived in Europe?

Can I donate platelets if I've had a splenectomy?