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General eligibility criteria. To donate blood, you must: Be in general good health. Not have had any symptoms of infection e.g. sore throat, cough, runny nose or diarrhoea for at least 1 week. Not have had a fever in the last 4 weeks. Not have taken antibiotics for the last 7 days.
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Key facts. Last updated: 30 Jan 2023. Find out about the...
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We need to collect about 400 units of blood daily to meet the blood needs of patients in Singapore. Make an appointment to donate blood today. Want to know why you should donate blood or which blood type is currently needed now? Visit the Singapore Red Cross (SRC) website.
There are some basic requirements you need to fulfill in order to become a blood donor. You may become a donor if you: are aged between 16 and 60 (Youths aged 16 and 17 will need to complete and bring a signed parental consent form) weigh at least 45kg. are in good health.
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Blood donation is a safe process. The average adult has 4 to 5 litres of blood. During a donation, only 350 to 450 ml of blood is drawn. About 8% to 12% of your blood volume (depending on your weight) will be taken during blood donation. The fluid (plasma) portion of your donated blood will be replaced in a few days. Whole blood donations collect t...
In 2024, 14 units of blood are required every hour in Singapore. That is 325 units every day or 118,750 units in the year.
HSA keeps 9 days stockpile of blood supply to ensure sufficient blood supply during times of emergency.
In 2023, we had 77,424 donors. This was only 1.87% of the residential population. 22% were 1st time donors; 39% were regular donors and 15% were youth (25 years of age and below) donors. 1. The highest number of donations by a single person stands at 345 2. 31 donors have made their 200th donation 3. 93 donors have made their 100th donation
Dec 22, 2021 · To be an eligible blood donor, you must meet the following criteria: Be between 16 and 60 years old. Weigh at least 45 kg. Have a haemoglobin level of at least 13.0 g/dl for males and 12.5 g/dl for females. Generally, be in good health. Not have had any symptoms of infection for at least 1 week, e.g., sore throat, cough, runny nose, diarrhoea.
Key facts. Last updated: 30 Jan 2023. Find out about the different types of blood donation, including whole blood donations, apheresis donations and autologous donations.
General. 1. Who is required to hold a blood banking licence under the Healthcare Services Act (HCSA)? nsfusion is requi. (a) Collection. (b) Testing. (c) Processing. (d) Storage. (e) Distribution. • The following licensees are exempted from the need to hold a license, if they fall within the scenarios described below:
