Back to question I’m a regular blood donor – why do I have to complete the screening process each time I donate?
The minimum period between whole blood donations is 12 weeks and for some donors the time between each donation can be longer. We appreciate that answering the questions takes time because they are so detailed. The questions are designed to safeguard the health of each donor and each recipient and to comply with various state government legislation. We take your safety and the safety of the blood supply very seriously. It is important that this vital screening process is performed before each and every donation.
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