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Power Red Donation
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Power Red Donation
 

A POWER RED DONATION DOUBLES YOUR IMPACT FOR PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC BLOOD DISORDERS OR FACING TRAUMA SURGERIES

The most common blood components transfused to patients are red cells. When you give a Power Red (also called double red) donation, you double the impact of your donation because the automated procedure collects a concentrated donation of red cells that can help twice as many patients.

What’s it like to donate Power Red? The process for donating Power Red is called apheresis, an automated donation process in which whole blood goes into a machine that separates out the red cells and returns the other blood components (platelets, plasma and white cells) back to the donor along with hydrating saline solution. The donation process takes about 25 to 30 minutes longer than a whole blood donation. Many donors say they feel better after a Power Red donation because the saline solution they receive leaves them more hydrated.

What are the benefits of Power Red donation? It can save time. If you are busy but want to maximize your donation, Power Red is a great choice. Though each donation takes a bit longer to make, you are doubling your impact for patients compared to a whole blood donation. You also may find you feel less fatigue since your other blood components are returned to you. Plus, a smaller needle is used!

What are the eligibility requirements for a Power Red donation? In addition to the same eligibility requirements necessary for whole blood donations, donors must meet a different height & weight requirement, and a higher hemoglobin level. Further evaluation will be made at the time of donation to determine donor’s eligibility.

Minimum height, weight and hemoglobin requirements:  

  • Males: height >5’ 1” and weight >130 lbs; Females: height >5’ 5” and weight > 150 lbs
  • Hemoglobin levels for both genders: Hgb >13.3 g/dL and Hct > 40%
Please note: These minimums are for mobile blood drives. Power Red donations given at donation centers use different equipment, so have slightly different hemoglobin levels. Total blood volume, which is based on an individual’s height, weight and gender, determines eligibility. Evaluation will be made at the time of donation.

*These minimums are for mobile blood drives. Criteria at donation centers varies; see explanation above.

 

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