Are there any Risks?

We expect that as a regular donor you are aware of some of the complications in relation to blood donation. To widen your knowledge of blood donation processes we have indicated possible complications that relate to the topic.

Remember to refer to pre-donation tips to avoid some of these complications.
None of the following complications is permanent, it takes few minutes to few days to resolve. If any complication occurs after donation, please inform the donor clinic immediately.

Further information may be obtained from the donor staff at your local donor clinic.

Blood donation is a process by which a blood donor has blood drawn for storage in a blood bank or for subsequent use in a blood transfusion.

The process of giving blood involves screening the donor, the actual donation, and a brief recovery period.

Often donors are encouraged to sit down for few minutes after a donation to return to normality, as lightheadedness and faintness may occur.

Throughout the donation process and sometimes after, a donor may be at risk of any of the following complications:

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