Red Cell Apheresis (Double Red) - Donating Blood - ImpactLife

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Double red cell donation is similar to a whole blood donation, except a special machine is used to allow you to safely donate two units of red blood cells during one donation while returning your plasma, platelets and white cells to you.

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE?

A double red donation takes approximately 15 minutes longer than a whole blood donation.

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Preferred blood types

  • A negative

  • O positive and negative

  • B negative

additional eligibility requirements

In addition to the standard donor eligibility requirements, platelet donors have additional medication considerations:

FEMALES

MALES

  • at least 5ft, 5in tall

  • weight at least 150lbs

  • at least 5ft, 1in tall

  • weight at least 130lbs

additional red cell apheresis procedures

For donors that would like to give more often and enjoy the apheresis donation experience, we also have procedures that allow us to collect a single red cells along with platelets and plasma products. This may be important if we have a patient need for other types of products from specific blood types. ImpactLife staff can assist donors in determining the right type of procedure at the right time and location.

For more information or to make an appointment, call 800-747-5401 or email [email protected].

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