Who can donate?

General requirements for blood donation:

Anyone who is in good health, at least 18 years old, and weighs at least 110 pounds may donate whole blood every 56 days.

16 or 17 year olds who weigh at least 114 pounds may donate with a Bloodworks Northwest permission slip signed by a parent or guardian.

First time 16 or 17 year old male donors who weigh at least 114 pounds and First time 16 or 17 year old female donors who weigh at least 125 pounds may donate with a Bloodworks Northwest permission slip signed by a parent or guardian at a mobile blood drive; this is to improve our young first-time donors’ experience, and minimize chances of vasovagal reaction.

Oregon: Minors donating in Oregon do not require a Bloodworks permission form unless requested by the donor groups.
Please bring a photo id such as a driver’s license or student id to your donation.

Please bring a photo id such as a driver’s license or student id to your donation.

Questions About Eligibility

Some health conditions, medications, or travel may temporarily or permanently prevent persons from donating blood. Helpful information is on our website bloodworksnw.org.

If you have a question regarding your eligibility to donate blood and would like to discuss it with someone:

Email [email protected] or call 800-398-7888.