Short Answer
The trained medical or donor-screening team at the blood centre makes the final decision about whether you can donate at that time.
Detailed Explanation
BDOI®, Jeevan and online eligibility questionnaires can provide general information, but they cannot give you final medical clearance.
Before donation, the blood centre evaluates your health and eligibility according to applicable donor-selection requirements. India's current guidelines specify eligibility criteria and donor screening requirements, while e-RaktKosh describes a pre-donation health assessment before donation.
The final decision may depend on information such as your current health, age, weight, haemoglobin, recent illness, medications, previous donation history, procedures, travel or other relevant circumstances.
If the staff advise you not to donate on a particular day, follow their recommendation. A temporary deferral does not necessarily mean you can never donate.
Key Points
- The blood centre makes the final donation decision.
- BDOI® cannot medically clear a donor.
- Jeevan cannot replace donor screening.
- Eligibility can change depending on your current circumstances.
- A temporary deferral may not be permanent.
❤️ Motivation
A safe donor is a responsible donor. If you're eligible, your donation can help save lives. If you're deferred, respect the decision and come back when you are safely eligible. ❤️
