Isn't donating blood pretty much like a free blood test?

[ManBearPig]

Don't they test for hep b/c, HIV, and a couple others with every blood donation?

 

[rudeguy]

yes

They also ask you verbally and in writing if you are donating only to be tested

 

[BrokenVisage]

Sure diseases are screened but I doubt you'll get a cholesterol count and other information from it. Or maybe you do, don't like needles so I try to stay away.

 

[rudeguy]

Sure diseases are screened but I doubt you'll get a cholesterol count and other information from it. Or maybe you do, don't like needles so I try to stay away.

They check your iron levels. Other than that, just for teh herp, AIDzors and other diseases.

(I donate every 8 weeks at work)

 

[Pardus]

The screening includes testing for diseases that can be transmitted by a blood transfusion, including HIV and viral hepatitis. The donor is also asked about medical history and given a short physical examination to make sure that the donation is not hazardous to his or her health.

 

[Lifted]

They check your iron levels. Other than that, just for teh herp, AIDzors and other diseases.

False. Then practically nobody would be able to donate.

 

[PatrickBateman]

what do they do if you had anything? call you and tell you "sir no more donations from you until you stop having herp"

 

[NetWareHead]

yes

They also ask you verbally and in writing if you are donating only to be tested

Why do they care as long as they are getting your blood as a result?

 

[rudeguy]

Why do they care as long as they are getting your blood as a result?

dunno

I just check the box and sign my name

 

[Ronstang]

Sure diseases are screened but I doubt you'll get a cholesterol count and other information from it. Or maybe you do, don't like needles so I try to stay away.

When I donated on campus once many years ago they provided a cholesterol count. They also told me my blood was not usable for some odd reason so I have never donated since. It might have been because I have an abnormally high white cell count all the time. I don't get infections though.

 

[silverpig]

False. Then practically nobody would be able to donate.

No, they test for it. There are many forms of herpes. One is CMV. Something like 60% of adults have it. You can still donate if you have it, they just need to know before they give the blood to someone.

 

[illusion88]

Every time I've gone to the clinic I have gotten a free STD screening. I didn't think people had to pay for blood tests....

I can understand if you went to a real doctor to get medical work, and not just an STD screening.

 

[Anubis]

yes

They also ask you verbally and in writing if you are donating only to be tested

ive never been asked that verbally and i donate every 8 weeks, and TBH i don't remember reading it either. however i hardly read the stuff anymore as i donate so often

 

[rudeguy]

ive never been asked that verbally and i donate every 8 weeks, and TBH i don't remember reading it either. however i hardly read the stuff anymore as i donate so often

maybe its different in different states?

IIRC, this question is right by the one where they ask you if you have had gay sexorz or if you've been to Africa

 

[Anubis]

maybe its different in different states?

this is prob the case

 

[Platypus]

I wouldn't know, they don't want my clean, O- blood that could help tons of people.

 

[ManBearPig]

So basically they make you pay tons at a doctor for those tests, when theyre free if you give blood. Weird.

 

[vshah]

they never let me donate as I travel to India every year.

 

[Alone]

I wouldn't know, they don't want my clean, O- blood that could help tons of people.

The risk is simply too high to make with worthwhile.

 

[Jaepheth]

Free cholesterol test, free juice/snacks, and a free T-shirt (most of the time). Cholesterol test history is saved online (Carter BloodCare). I've never seen a question asking if the free test is the motivation for donating.

Also, I believe they'll notify you if one of the disease tests comes back positive, otherwise no news is good news.

I donate in Texas with Carter Bloodcare or Red Cross.

 

[marvdmartian]

yes

They also ask you verbally and in writing if you are donating only to be tested

I just donated, week before last, at a Red Cross blood drive. No such question asked.

 

[alkemyst]

So basically they make you pay tons at a doctor for those tests, when theyre free if you give blood. Weird.

The tests you get for free aren't that expensive at a doctor's.

 

[simonizor]

The tests you get for free aren't that expensive at a doctor's.

I bet it would be at least $100. Why pay that when you can get it for free just by giving your blood to someone else who needs it? Win win situation.

 

[alkemyst]

Well the annual blood work a physican gives is also more comprehensive.

 

[BladeVenom]

So basically they make you pay tons at a doctor for those tests, when theyre free if you give blood. Weird.

Basically the person who needs the blood pays it.