Blood Donation

[raynala]

In the United States, when someone wishes to donate blood, they must answer a few simple questions in order to determine their eligibility. Some of the questions that are asked of blood donors include the following:

Are you between the ages of 17 and 60?

Do you have any type of blood clotting disorder?

Have you ever tested positive for HIV?

Are you,

Comments

[annenihilate]

Doesn't look like I could donate, either.
I've never done it, though.
I have a hard enough time producing enough 'emergency reserves' for myself when I had to have surgery.

[raynala]

It's ridiculous.

[defined]

That question pisses me off so much. I tried to forget about it, but remembered when I saw it the last time I gave blood and realized my answer has changed. I still said no, though, because seriously, what the hell. It has no place being there. HIV is very prevalent in the straight community now. Yeah, anal sex increases the risk slightly, but that doesn't mean anything and they test all the blood and ask if you've been tested for HIV anyway. Ugh, it's so stupid.

[delicatetruth]

I donate blood regularaly and that question always seemed superfilous to the greateknowledge needed for the survey.