To donate blood, one must be 17 years of age, 110 pounds, in good health and bring a photo ID.
The actual blood donation typically takes less than 10-12 minutes. The entire process, from the time one arrives to the time the donor leaves, takes about an hour.
Donating blood is a safe process. A sterile needle is used only once for each donor and is then discarded.
A healthy donor may donate blood every 56 days.
The average adult has about 10 to 12 pints of blood in his/her body. Approximately one pint is given during a donation.
