What medications disqualify you from giving blood?
The following medications will prevent you from donating blood:
- Accutane.
- Antibiotics *Donors who are taking antibiotics are eligible to donate 24 hours after their last dose.
- Anti-Platelet Medications.
- Avodart.
- Blood thinners (such as Coumadin, Heparin, Lovenox, Warfarin)
- Bovine insulin.
- Hepatitis B Immune Globulin.
Do you get paid for donating plasma in Australia?
First, the Australian Red Cross Blood Service has a monopoly to collect all blood products in Australia. Second, Australia's donors receive no financial compensation. These two factors limit the domestic supply of plasma, is unjust for Australian donors and makes domestic collections financially burdensome.
When should you not donate blood?
You must be in good health at the time you donate. You cannot donate if you have a cold, flu, sore throat, cold sore, stomach bug or any other infection. If you have recently had a tattoo or body piercing you cannot donate for 6 months from the date of the procedure.
Do you get money for donating blood?
A person who gives blood, plasma or cellular components of his or her own free will and receives no payment, either in the form of cash or in kind which is considered a substitute for money.