Thread: Who else donates....whole blood, plasma or platelets

I used to give blood regularly in Armidale, in Narrabri and in Yass. However giving blood in Tuross seems to be impossible. When I asked a doctor about 15 years ago about mobile units that might visit, he explained why that didn't happen. I think it had something to do with security.

As I am about to move to a more heavily populated area, I was hoping that I might be able to recommence donations.

Imagine my disappointment when a friend told me that you can't give blood after the age of 75.

However a close look at the Red Cross website showed that you can't be a first time donor after 75. If you have previously given blood, you can be any age.

Now I just have to hope that there is still some record of my donations between about 1965 and 2002 so that I am not regarded as a first time donor. I doubt that I can still find my donor's card.

Great news, poms can now donate…including tie mad cow sitting next to me.

Mad cow disease ban for blood donations from UK residents lifted in Australia by TGA
Mad cow disease ban for blood donations from UK residents lifted in Australia by TGA - ABC News

Im going to donate now when ban officially lifted!

Originally Posted by W&KO

Great news, poms can now donate…including tie mad cow sitting next to me.

Mad cow disease ban for blood donations from UK residents lifted in Australia by TGA
Mad cow disease ban for blood donations from UK residents lifted in Australia by TGA - ABC News

Originally Posted by W&KO

Great news, poms can now donate…including tie mad cow sitting next to me.

Mad cow disease ban for blood donations from UK residents lifted in Australia by TGA
Mad cow disease ban for blood donations from UK residents lifted in Australia by TGA - ABC News

My wife actually teared up when I told her she can now donate. One of my good friends was a Nurse in the UK when the BSE/CJD really hit hard, and given the stories she told I can understand why the original ban was in place. I can also see that screening technology has improved, and have seen the incredible need for blood products, so I'm more than happy for the ban to be lifted.

I still can't donate because they have an aversion to those that pass out and fit when poked with a hollow tube, but remain eternally grateful for those than can and do.

Originally Posted by BradC

My wife actually teared up when I told her she can now donate. One of my good friends was a Nurse in the UK when the BSE/CJD really hit hard, and given the stories she told I can understand why the original ban was in place. I can also see that screening technology has improved, and have seen the incredible need for blood products, so I'm more than happy for the ban to be lifted.

I still can't donate because they have an aversion to those that pass out and fit when poked with a hollow tube, but remain eternally grateful for those than can and do.

re Passing out, Nothing wrong with that when laying down Brad its not that uncommon even with huge hairy types getting vaccines or blood tests Let them know and they will let you sleep mate

Originally Posted by NavyDiver

re Passing out, Nothing wrong with that when laying down Brad its not that uncommon even with huge hairy types getting vaccines or blood tests Let them know and they will let you sleep mate

Unfortunately I can tend to fit while I'm out, so it's not just a "peaceful snooze".

Originally Posted by BradC

Unfortunately I can tend to fit while I'm out, so it's not just a "peaceful snooze".

No matter- we will add some for you then mate. I am in a bit of a what do I do now. Go back to whole blood every few months or plasma every few weeks. I do know I am not doing whole blood a week prior to a marathon ever again

First donation for the road trip…..

Darwin today giving some plasma.

Interesting point is they are the only centre in Australia that can process whole blood…..which supports all of Northern Territory and Kununurra as required

Plasma is frozen on site and sent south for processing therefore no clinical donations up here.

Only eight chairs…..and staff are super friendly.

Oh and the local mens shed donated some drink bottle stands……