Power Red Donation
A Power Red donation allows you to safely donate two units of red blood cells during one donation.
What is a Power Red Donation?
Power Red is similar to a whole blood donation, except a special machine is used to allow you to safely donate two units of red blood cells during one donation while returning your plasma and platelets to you.
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Why Power Red?
- Twice the lifesaving power. With a Power Red donation, you have the opportunity to give nearly double the amount of your red blood cells and make twice the impact compared to a regular blood donation.
- More flexibility and impact with each donation. There’s more time between Power Red appointments, with only up to three possible donations a year, so you’ll get contacted less often to give.
- Better experience: Blood is drawn from one arm through an automated process. The machine used for a Power Red donation separates your blood and returns your platelets, plasma and saline, often leaving donors feeling more hydrated.
Am I Eligible to Donate?
In addition to meeting other whole blood donor qualifications, you must also meet specific criteria for donating Power Red, especially for hemoglobin, weight and height. The thresholds for each vary by gender.
- Power Red is for type O, A negative or B negative donors
- Donation Frequency: Every 112 days, up to 3 times/year*
- You must be in good health and feeling well**
- Male donors+ must be at least 17 years old in most states, at least 5'1" tall and weigh at least 130 lbs, and have a hemoglobin level of at least 13.3 g/dL.
- Female donors+ must be at least 19 years old, at least 5'3" tall and weigh at least 150 lbs, and have a hemoglobin level of at least 13.3 g/dL.
Ready to Donate?
Three easy ways to schedule a Power Red appointment today.