Hours of Operation
Mon- Thurs 11am - 6pm
Fri-Sat 9am - 3pm
Whole Blood
Blood cannot be manufactured; it must come from lifesaving donations. Whole blood is a living tissue that circulates through the body carrying oxygen and nutrients that sustain life. It contains red blood cells, platelets and plasma. Each whole blood donation can touch three lives when separated into the various components.
One out of three people will need blood in their lifetime. Those who are seriously injured or undergo major surgery often lose half of their total supply of eight to ten pints. That loss can be fatal if it is not replenished quickly with a transfusion.
Be the lifesaving link to patients by giving blood today.
Who needs blood products?
- Cancer patients
- Patients with blood disorders
- Trauma patients
- Burn patients
- Transplant patients
- Heart surgery patients
How long does it take to donate?
- Plan to spend about 1 hour with us.
What are the steps in the donation process?
Step 1 — Registration
When registering, you are asked to show photo ID and fill out a questionnaire to determine donation eligibility.
Step 2 — Medical History
Your vital signs are checked and a nurse goes over the completed questionnaire with you.
Step 3 — Whole Blood Donation
The phlebotomy process takes about 15 minutes.
Step 4 — Donor Lounge
After donating you will be asked to spend 10 minutes in the donor lounge where we offer refreshments.
Am I eligible to donate blood?
- You can donate if you are in good health and free of cold or flu symptoms.
- You must weigh at least 110 pounds.
- You must be 16 years of age.
How often can I donate blood?
- You can donate whole blood every 8 weeks.
I want to be a blood donor!
For more information call us at 707-545-1222, or send an email to wholeblood@bbr.org.