“Blood Donation Guide: Tips to Donate and Find a Collection Near You”

BLOOD DONATION: LET US GUIDE YOU
Blood donation makes it possible to collect at the same time, and in just 10 minutes, all the components of blood: red blood cells, plasma and platelets, which are separated following collection. This is the most common type of donation.
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Have a good breakfast or a balanced lunch before you come.
Stay hydrated: drink water or fruit juice before, during and after the donation. Avoid alcoholic beverages during the hours preceding the donation.
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Upon your arrival, our team welcomes you and verifies your identity. The questionnaire prior to the donation is then given to you. It must be completed before your medical interview.
This is a privileged moment of exchange between a doctor or a nurse and you. This confidential interview allows us to guarantee your safety and that of the people who will receive the blood products from your donation.
If there are contraindications to your donation, the discussion continues! Our team explains why it is not possible this time. Rest assured, in 90% of cases, you will be able to come back to donate soon.
Blood donation is performed in a lying position and under supervision. The volume taken is adapted to each person: it therefore varies between 420 and 480 ml, depending on the weight and size of the donor.
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