On arrival at a blood bank, you will be asked to fill a few details on a donor form.
After you pass this simple medical screening process, you will be escorted to a blood donation area. The actual blood donation takes about 10 minutes.
While the blood is being taken you must keep pressing the sponge provided. That ensures good blood circulation.
Please do not get up immediately after donating blood. You must allow the blood flow in the body to normalize by lying down for 5 more minutes. This also prevents dizziness.
This is followed by a little refreshment.
Please do not forget to collect your certificate of appreciation.
You can resume with your daily work immediately after donation.
The blood you donate is tested and separated into components before being made available to the patients.
Any abnormality found is reported to you if you have chosen to receive the same.