PRE-INTERVIEW STEP 1 OF 5
YOU MUST READ THIS BEFORE YOU DONATE!
To determine if you are eligible to donate, we will:
If you are eligible to donate, we will:
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER YOUR DONATIONTo protect patients, your blood is tested for hepatitis B and C, HIV, syphilis, and other infections. If your blood tests positive, it will not be given to a patient. You will be notified about any positive test result which may affect when you are eligible to donate in the future. There are times when your blood is not tested. If this occurs, you may not receive any notification. The blood center will not release your test results without your written permission unless required by law (e.g., to the Health Department).
DONOR ELIGIBILITY – SPECIFIC INFORMATIONCertain infectious diseases, such as HIV and hepatitis, can be spread through:
What do we mean by “sexual contact?”The words “have sexual contact with” and “sex” are used in some of the questions we will ask you. These questions apply to all of the activities below, whether or not medications, condoms or other protection were used to prevent infection or pregnancy:
A “new sexual partner” includes the following examples:
HIV/Hepatitis risk factorsHIV and hepatitis are spread mainly by sexual contact with an infected person OR by sharing needles or syringes used by an infected person to inject drugs.
DO NOT DONATE if you:
DO NOT DONATE if you have these symptoms which can be present before you test positive for HIV:
DO NOT DONATE:
POSSIBLE DONATION COMPLICATIONS / ADVERSE EFFECTSMost donors tolerate giving blood well, but on occasion reactions and complications may occur. These include bruising, nerve damage, or infection at the puncture site; anxiety; feeling warm or cold; nausea or vomiting; muscle spasms; and dizziness, fainting or loss of consciousness. Injuries from falls following dizziness or fainting may also occur. Such reactions and complications may occur more frequently with younger donors. Our staff is trained to recognize and manage donor reactions. You should take care to listen to all instructions from our staff and to be alert to signs of the above reactions, including during time spent in the recovery area following your donation.
What Happens to the Test ResultsYou may be asked to speak with one of our IBR medical professionals if your blood tests positive. You may also be asked to return for a follow-up visit and further testing. Your consent will be requested again at that time.The names of donors whose blood tests positive are kept in confidential files.These files can be opened solely by authorized IBR personnel.IBR will not release positive test results without your written consent unless required by law (e.g., to the Health Department, FDA, or by judicial process).We will not notify you if your test results are negative or if sample tubes do not provide enough blood to complete all laboratory tests.
By providing your telephone number, email address, and/or other contact information to Innovative Blood Resources, during registration or in conjunction with your blood donation, you expressly consent to be contacted by Innovative Blood Resources, and their representatives via mail, email, telephone call and/or text message (including but not limited to calls/texts sent using an automated system and/or prerecorded/artificial voice), regarding, among other things, your current or potential future blood donations, follow-up questions, your health information, test results, and opportunities to engage with Innovative Blood Resources.
You should call our Donor Suitability department at 1-888-235-3301 if, after giving blood you:
Some products used in blood collection contain natural latex rubber, which may cause allergic reactions.