Criteria for Whole Blood Donors (AABB) Immunohematology Review 418
ALLOGENEIC AUTOLOGOUS
Age
HGB/HCT
Temperature
Venipuncture site
Current as of date of publication. Check current AABB Technical Manual for updates.
Autologous–No donations within 72 hr of surgery.
As determined by medical director.
HGB ≥11.0 g/dL or HCT≥33%.
As determined by medical director. Bacteremia is cause for
deferral.
As determined by medical director.
≥16 or as allowed by state law
HGB ≥12.5g/dL or HCT ≥38%
£37.5°(99.5°F)
No infectious skin disease or scars indicative of
drug use