DONOR DEFERRALS
DONOR DEFERRALS
Thanks for Trying!
If you tried to donate blood and were deferred from giving, that is OK! Around one in ten donors are deferred when they try to give, and there are many reasons a deferral occurs. You are not alone, and the community is so grateful you tried to donate.
Thanks for Trying!
If you recently tried to donate blood and were deferred from giving, that is OK! Around one in ten donors are deferred when they try to give, and there are many reasons a deferral occurs. You are not alone, and the community is so grateful you tried to donate.
Did You Know?
A blood donor deferral period is the length of time that an individual is not eligible to donate blood. There are temporary and permanent deferrals, and each deferral’s criteria protect the health and safety of both the donor and the patient who receives the blood.
Did You Know?
A blood donor deferral period is the length of time that an individual is not eligible to donate blood. There are temporary and permanent deferrals, and each deferral’s criteria protect the health and safety of both the donor and the patient who receives the blood.
Other Ways to Make a Difference:
Bloodworks’ mission is to help save as many lives as possible, and no one knows that better than you. Though you may have been deferred from donating blood, you still have the power to save lives! Check out all the ways to help:
Other Ways to
Make a Difference:
Bloodworks’ mission is to help save as many lives as possible, and no one knows that better than you. Though you may have been deferred from donating blood, you still have the power to save lives! Check out all the ways to help:
Rebook Your Blood Donation
Temporary deferral? Sign up to donate again when your deferral period ends.
Donate Blood for Research
Some with deferrals can still donate for research to support medical breakthroughs.
Make a Financial Gift
Even when you can’t donate blood, you can make a financial gift to help those in need.
Spread the Word
Encourage others to give blood for the first time.
Share your Referral Link, found in your account.
Common Deferrals
Most blood donation deferrals are temporary, meaning if you’ve been deferred from donating in the past, you may be eligible again soon. Here are the most common reasons for donor deferrals.
| Low Iron › | Irregular/Abnormal Pulse | Cancer |
| Blood Pressure | Travel Malaria Risk › | Hepatitis B Vaccine |
| High Temperature/Fever | Antibiotics › | Minimum Weight Requirement |
Common Deferrals
Most blood donation deferrals are temporary, meaning if you’ve been deferred from donating in the past, you may be eligible again soon. Here are common reasons for donor deferrals:
| Low Iron › | Irregular/Abnormal Pulse | Cancer |
| Blood Pressure | Travel Malaria Risk › | Hepatitis B Vaccine |
| High Temperature/Fever | Antibiotics › | Minimum Weight Requirement |
Have Questions?
Our Donor Care Team 800-398-7888 or [email protected] is here for you. Our team is happy to answer questions and help you troubleshoot. They’ve got you covered!
Have Questions?
Our Donor Care Team 800-398-7888 or [email protected] is here for you. Our team is happy to answer questions and help you troubleshoot. They’ve got you covered!
