{"id":671,"date":"2022-03-30T11:54:26","date_gmt":"2022-03-30T18:54:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/api.stanfordbloodcenter.org\/admin\/?page_id=671"},"modified":"2022-03-30T11:54:26","modified_gmt":"2022-03-30T18:54:26","slug":"the-donation-process","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/api.stanfordbloodcenter.org\/admin\/the-donation-process\/","title":{"rendered":"The Donation Process"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"749\" height=\"553\" src=\"https:\/\/api-cdn.stanfordbloodcenter.org\/admin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/17183303\/Big-Reid.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-562\" srcset=\"https:\/\/api-cdn.stanfordbloodcenter.org\/admin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/17183303\/Big-Reid.jpg 749w, https:\/\/api-cdn.stanfordbloodcenter.org\/admin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/17183303\/Big-Reid-300x221.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 749px) 100vw, 749px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Congratulations, you&nbsp;made an appointment&nbsp;to donate blood and save lives! So what happens now?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are four basic steps to every blood donation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. REGISTRATION<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you arrive at the blood drive or at our Donor Center for your appointment, a receptionist will take your name, address, telephone number, and verify identification. At this time you will also be asked to read donor education material and fill out a&nbsp;Medical History Form to determine your eligibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. MEDICAL HISTORY<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We will take your blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and a drop of blood to test your&nbsp;hemoglobin level to make sure you are eligible to give blood. You will also be asked confidential questions about your medical history to be sure that the donation is safe for you and that your blood is safe to transfuse to others. This is also a great time to&nbsp;schedule your next appointment!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. THE DONATION<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After preparing the puncture sight, we will insert a sterile needle \u2014 you should feel only a slight pinch. Approximately one pint of blood is drawn through the needle into a plastic bag. The entire whole blood donation only takes 5 to 10 minutes*.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. REST &amp; REFRESHMENTS<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After the blood donation is complete, you will be asked to rest for 15 minutes and eat some light refreshments (cookies and juice!) before resuming your normal activities. Most donors feel perfectly fine afterward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>*The length of the donation process varies depending on the type of blood product you donate.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"background-color:#f1f1f2\">\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING SBC VISITOR POLICIES:<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For safety, no one under 16 may enter the collection and canteen areas. Children must stay in the waiting area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For confidentiality, please refrain from taking photos, video or audio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For everyone\u2019s safety, bicycles are not allowed inside donor centers. Please bring your own lock and use the bicycle racks outside.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-right is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-938471dc wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/api.stanfordbloodcenter.org\/admin\/post-donation\/\">Up Next: Post-donation \u2014&gt;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Congratulations, you&nbsp;made an appointment&nbsp;to donate blood and save lives! So what happens now? There are four basic steps to every blood donation: 1. REGISTRATION When you arrive at the blood drive or at our Donor Center for your appointment, a receptionist will take your name, address, telephone number, and verify identification. 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