The
following information is Central Pennsylvania Blood Bank’s (CPBB)
policy regarding donor eligibility for blood
drives and satellite
Donor Centers.
For donor eligibility at hospital donor center contact the hospital of
your
choice for their policy. These are the most common areas of
concern; if
you need further information, please
call 717-566-6161 or 1-800-771-0059.
Allergies
Donors with active allergies are asked to wait until they are symptom-free.
Allergy medications are acceptable.
Asthma
Donation is permitted if the donor is sympton free. Inhalers and non-steroid oral medications are acceptable.
Blood Pressure
There are no restrictions for blood pressure medication, however, blood
pressure must be within our acceptable
range.
Cancer
Individuals with a history of melanoma, lymphoma or leukemia are permanently
deferred. Individuals with a history
of basal cell carcinoma of the
skin or squamous cell cancer are acceptable. Those with a history of
other types
of cancer will be referred to a hospital.
Diabetes
There is no restriction as long as diabetes is controlled by diet, oral
medication or insulin injections.
Ear Piercing or Cartilage Piercing
Acceptable when done in a sterile environment. Non-sterile, defer for
12 months.
Heart Attacks/Heart Disease
Anyone who has had a cardiac event will be referred to an area hospital to donate.
Hepatitis
Donors who have had hepatitis after their 11th birthday are permanently
deferred. Donors who have been in close personal contact with someone
with hepatitis are deferred for 12 months.
Malaria
Contact the CPBB for up-to-date information.
Medication
Contact the CPBB for up-to-date information.
Pregnancy
There is a 6-week waiting period after a normal vaginal delivery or a
C-section. There are no restrictions on
nursing mothers (ie. breastfeeding).
Surgery
Contact the CPBB for deferral time for a specific surgery.
Tattooing/Body Piercing
There is a 12-month deferral after tattooing or body piercing.
Travel
(Outside the United States)
Contact the CPBB for up-to-date information.
Contact Central Pennsylvania Blood Bank at:
1-800-771-0059
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