What you need to know about blood donation

 

All you need to know about blood donations

Blood donation is a voluntary procedure that can help save lives. There are several types of blood donation.

Each type helps meet different medical needs.

Whole blood donation is the most common type of blood donation.

During this donation, you donate about a pint (about half a liter) of whole blood.

The blood is then separated into its components — red cells, plasma and sometimes platelets.

by ROSA MUMANYI