Double Red Cell Donation
Are you eligible for double donating? Today is March 9th.
If you donated on or before 17th of November you are eligible for double donating
If you donated on or before 17th of November you are eligible for double donating
What is it?
- A Double Red Cell Donation allows you to give two units of Red Blood Cells in one visit to the Blood Center
- All of your plasma and platelets plus 500 ml of Saline are returned to your system so you never loose the liquid portion of your blood, which carries nutrients throughout your body.
- The donation of two units of Red Blood Cells takes approximately 45 minutes.
- Because you are donating two units of Red Cells, your wait between donations is 16 weeks or 112 days.
- Double Red Cells count as two donations!
- Total volume of your blood donations is slightly less than that of a single whole blood donation.
Will I feel the same after donating two units of red blood cells?
Because the plasma platelets and saline is safely returned into the blood stream you may feel even better. This way the liquid portion of blood is maintained which is responsible for carrying nutrients throughout the body. Additionally the process utilizes a smaller needle which may be more comfotable for you.
Elegibilty and Deferral Period
For donors giving two units of red blood cells the deferral period is extended from 56 to 112 days between donations.
| Gender | Weight | Height | HCT | Deferral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | At least 130 lbs | At least 5' 1" | 40% | 112 days |
| Female | At least 150 lbs | At least 5' 5" | 40% | 112 days |
With our Red Cell System we can target specific blood types for collection. Most blood types are needed at all times, but from time to time, there are acute shortages of a specific blood type. With enough donors participating, the adequacy of the Texoma Regional Blood Center supply would be significantly enhanced.
“ The rarest blood type is the type most in demand. Maximize the precious gift of blood with double red cell donation.”