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By April Oppliger, American Red Cross Drew Thomas began giving blood when he was in college, but when he started getting tattoos, he assumed he could no longer give. That’s a common myth – one that Drew is hoping to help to dispel by hosting blood drives at the tattoo studio he owns. “I hear it all the time – that people think that they can’t give blood because of their tattoos,” said Drew. “As someone who applies tattoos, I want to do my part to debunk that myth and give people an opportunity to help hospital patients.” So, what are the facts about tattoos and giving blood? How long do I have to wait to give blood after getting a tattoo?In most states, you may be eligible to give blood immediately after getting ink as long as the tattoo was applied by a state-regulated entity using sterile needles and ink that is not reused. Are there any states where I can’t give blood after getting ink?Currently, the only states that DO NOT regulate tattoo facilities are Georgia, Idaho, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania, Utah and Wyoming, as well as the District of Columbia. This doesn’t mean you can’t give blood, just that you might have a deferral period. Potential donors should discuss their particular situation with the health historian at the time of donation through the Red Cross. What if I got my tattoo in one of the states that doesn’t regulate tattoo facilities?While your tattoo may be permanent, the deferral isn’t. If your tattoo was applied in one of the 11 states that do not regulate tattoo facilities, you must wait 3 months before donating blood. This requirement is related to concerns about hepatitis. Learn more about hepatitis and blood donation. To learn more about eligibility criteria for donating blood, visit redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767). So, roll up a sleeve, show us your ink and give the gift of life.Check the criteria that may affect your eligibility to donate blood. Blood donation is an essential activity. Our Bloodbanks are open. Please be informed that any person who is unwell or with risk of exposure to COVID-19 in the last 5 days will not be allowed to enter our premises due to current COVID-19 situation. Donor who had a positive COVID-19 PCR/ Antigen Rapid Test (ART) in the last 28 days should not visit the Bloodbank. They can come back for donation 28 days after the first positive PCR or ART result. Find out more about the precautionary measures we have taken here. HSA has implemented a new blood donation eligibility guideline for donors who have received a Covid-19 vaccine. Please click HERE for more information. Please check if you are eligible to donate blood before you make an appointment as the waiting period may be different due to other causes. Check eligibility General eligibility criteriaTo donate blood, you must:
It may be harmful to you or the recipients if you donate blood when you are not eligible to do so. Check the A–Z listLast updated: 31 Dec 2018 How long after a tattoo can I donate plasma?But, you'll need to wait four months to give blood or platelets, no matter how big or small the tattoo is — that means cosmetic tattoos, too. Ear piercing: You can only donate plasma for the first 24 hours after having it done. After that, you can donate blood or platelets too.
Can you donate blood 6 months after a tattoo?If you have recently gotten a tattoo, you are required to delay donating blood for at least 6 months. In between this period, you will not be eligible for blood donation.
What happens if I donate plasma after getting a tattoo?Giving blood after recently getting a tattoo can be dangerous. Though uncommon, an unclean tattoo needle can carry a number of bloodborne viruses, such as: hepatitis B. hepatitis C.
How long after a tattoo can you donate?Yes, you can donate blood if you have tattoos
If you got a tattoo in the last three months, it is completely healed, and was applied by a state-regulated facility, which uses sterile needles and fresh ink—and you meet all donor eligibility requirements—you can donate blood!
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