Age limit for female blood donation

Is there an age limit for donating blood? Donating blood is a very loving act, and many people are actively joining the blood donation team. Is there an age limit for donating blood? Let’s take a look with the editor below.

1. Is there an age limit for blood donation?

The Blood Donation Law of the People's Republic of China requires: "The state encourages physically and mentally healthy Chinese citizens aged 18 to 55 and above to agree to donate blood." The age requirements for blood donation are inconsistent around the world, and there are also some differences in the requirements of various provinces, municipalities and cities in my country.

The requirements of the Blood Donation Law are established based on factors such as the physical condition of Chinese citizens and the need for water use. Over the age of 18 is the age limit for people with full civil capacity stipulated by Chinese law. Blood donation is a consenting act of Chinese citizens and needs to be decided by people with full civil capacity. The Blood Donation Law stipulates that over the age of 18 is the minimum age for blood donation, which is consistent with other laws and regulations in my country.

Taking into account the physical condition of Chinese citizens and local practices across the country, the law stipulates that the minimum age for blood donation is 55 years old. However, the legal age for blood donation is only a general requirement of the law, and it does not mean that people who exceed the age are prohibited from donating blood.

2. Blood Donation Testing Regulations

2.1. Blood ratio selection, copper sulfate method: men over 1.052, women over 1.050.

2.2. Blood type determination: ABO blood type must be consistent with the positive and negative types. In areas with regulations or where the Rh negative rate is high, Rh (D) testing should be performed.

2.3. Liver function test: Taking alanine aminotransferase as the index value, the value measured by Reitman method should be lower than 25%. If this indicator value is not up to standard, you are not suitable to sign up for blood donation, but it does not necessarily mean that there is a problem with your liver function test.

2.4. Blood-borne disease examination: four items including hepatitis B virus surface antigen, hepatitis C virus antibody, HIV antibody and syphilis serological examination. Anyone who tests positive cannot sign up to donate blood.

3. Is regular blood donation good for your health?

From a scientific point of view, regular blood donation will stimulate the hematopoietic system of the bone marrow, making the hematopoietic system of the human body in an active state. If a sudden and massive blood loss occurs, the human body can handle it immediately, reducing the threat to life. In addition, donating blood will reduce blood viscosity, thereby accelerating blood flow and increasing brain blood levels. Studies have shown that the average life expectancy of blood donors is significantly higher than that of non-blood donors, and the incidence of coronary heart disease in blood donors is also lower.

Being able to donate blood indicates good physical and mental health. When donating blood, the doctor will conduct a blood test on the donor before drawing blood for testing, and conduct a general routine physical examination. Those who fail to meet the weight requirement or have recently had a fever or cold will be advised to leave. Before drawing blood for testing, the blood bank will test the blood for liver function, hepatitis markers, HIV, syphilis and other items, which is equivalent to a free routine physical examination.

Frequently asked questions before donating blood

1. Do not eat too much the night before donating blood, and do not eat meat, fish, eggs, milk, beans and high-calorie foods for the first two meals before donating blood. Eat some light food to avoid blood turbidity and affect blood quality. You don't have to be on an empty stomach to donate blood. For breakfast, you should eat light food such as steamed buns, porridge, white rice, pickled radish, etc.

2. Maintain a good sleep quality the night before donating blood, and do not go on an empty stomach before donating blood to avoid reactions such as dizziness, panic, sweating, etc. during the whole process of blood donation.

3. If you have a fever, cold, fever, cough, etc. a few days before donating blood, you should postpone donating blood.

4. Before preparing to donate blood, you can also read some blood donation promotional materials to eliminate and alleviate the avoidance mentality and reduce unnecessary reactions during blood donation.