• Please have a good meal at least 3 hours before donating blood.

  • Please accept the snacks offered after the donation. It is recommended to have a good meal later.

  • Please avoid smoking on the day before donating. One can smoke 3 hours after donation.

  • One is not eligible to donate blood if you have consumed alcohol 48 hours before donation.

  • Pregnant or lactating women, or those who have recently had an abortion or miscarriage should not donate blood.
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