Feb
16
Citywide Blood Drive
City Hall (401 N. 5th Avenue) 9:00 - 3:00pm
Giving blood is a simple thing to do, but it can make a big difference in the lives of others. Make a blood donation appointment for February 18, 2017. Bloodmobile from United Blood Services will be parked in front of Laurel City Hall.
Basic Qualifications:
Age: 16 or older for whole blood or apheresis donations (parental permission is required for all 16-year-old donors and 17-year-old donors.)
Weight: At least 110 pounds (There are some weight and height restrictions for donors younger than 23)
Waiting period between donations:
1. Whole blood or red cell/plasma donations: 56 days (up to 6x/12 months)
2. Plasma donations: 28 days
3. Double red cell donations: 112 days (up to 3x/12 months)
4. Platelet donations: 7 days (up to 24x/12 months)