About Blood Donation

Saving lives through blood donation is what we share. Like a great song. When you give blood, you’re helping cancer, trauma, and surgery patients in PNW hospitals. Give today.

What’s It Like to Give Blood?

Bloodworks will have you wrapped up in an hour or less, cookie in hand, with the warm feeling that you just gave local patients another shot at life.

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AM I ELIGIBLE?

Most people who are in good health, at least 18 years old, and weigh at least 110lbs can donate.

CAN PEOPLE UNDER 18 DONATE?

Live that teenage dream: you can donate in WA at 16 with a parent’s permission. And in Oregon, no permission form needed.

I HAVE LOW IRON.

Don’t worry—low iron is usually temporary, and you’ll likely be able to donate again soon. On an average day, about one-in-ten donors is deferred because of a low iron level. Learn more.

CAN’T YOU MAKE THAT IN A LAB?

You can’t manufacture talent and you can’t manufacture blood: there’s no substitute.

I’M AFRAID OF NEEDLES.

If we told you “Led Zeppelin is touring,” what would you do? You’d pinch yourself. That’s all you feel when you give blood: a slight pinch when the needle goes in.

I HEAR IT HURTS.

There’s a reason no one writes songs about donating blood: Love hurts, giving blood does not.

I DON’T EAT MEAT.

Hail seitan! As long as you’re getting enough iron in your vegetarian or vegan diet, you can donate. That’s metal.

I PARTAKE IN LEGAL WEED.

Cannabis use won’t hurt your chances of donating—just save it for after your appointment. Far out.

I DON’T HAVE TIME.

It takes just four chords to write a hit song and only one hour to give blood. Simple. Beautiful.

I JUST GOT MY COVID SHOT.

There’s no wait to donate after you inoculate for COVID. Vax on!

THERE ISNT REALLY A NEED.

Without donated blood, a quartet becomes a trio: one out of every four Americans will need a blood transfusion in our lifetimes.

ONCE IS ENOUGH.

You can donate every 56 days. Get into the rhythm.

YOU DON’T NEED MY BLOOD TYPE.

It takes all instruments to perform a symphony, and it takes all blood types to save lives in perfect harmony.

I TRAVELED OUTSIDE THE US RECENTLY.

We’re jealous! Most popular travel destinations won’t impact your ability to give blood, and our clinical specialists can set the record straight.

I HAVE TATTOOS OR PIERCINGS.

Tattoos have become mainstream, and most won’t impact your bloodstream. If your body art was done in a licensed shop locally or in one of 40 other approved states, there’s no wait to donate. For everything else, it’s three months.

I HAVE DIABETES.

If your diabetes is under control, on or off medication, you can donate if you meet all other eligibility guidelines.

I’M A MONOGAMOUS GAY OR BISEXUAL MAN.

The FDA’s policy is changing! Book your appointment now for December 6 and beyond. That’s music to our ears.

I’M (STILL) NOT ELIGIBLE.

If you can’t give blood for local patients, you can probably donate for research. It’s like buying a record instead of seeing a live show: your contribution could help over and over again.