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Welcome to the Official Blood Donation Thread[Give Blood. Save Lives]
Blood is needed to save lives in times of emergencies and to sustain the lives of those with medical conditions, like leukemia, thalassaemia and bleeding disorders, as well as patients who are undergoing major surgeries.
For many patients, blood donors are their lifeline. One unit of blood can save three lives!
Click here to learn if you are eligible to donate blood.
Blood Bank Locations & Opening HoursBloodBank Location | Operational Hours |
Bloodbank @ HSA(Opposite Outram Park MRT Station)11 Outram Road Health Sciences Authority, Singapore 169078 | Whole blood donation opening hours: Tuesday to Friday: 9am to 5pm Saturday, Sunday: 9am to 4.30pm Apheresis donation opening hours: Tuesday to Friday: 9am to 4.30pm Saturday: 9am to 3pm Sunday: Closed Closed on Monday and Public Holidays. |
Bloodbank @ Dhoby GhautDhoby Xchange (Near Exit B)11 Orchard Rd, #B1-01 to 09, Dhoby Xchange, 238826. | Whole blood donation opening hours: Monday to Wednesday, and Friday: 12pm to 8pm Saturday and Sunday: 10am to 5pm Closed on Thursday. |
Bloodbank @ WoodlandsWoodlands Civic Centre(Opposite Causeway Point) 900 South Woodlands Drive #05-07 Singapore 730900 | Whole blood donation opening hours: Monday, Wednesday to Friday: 12pm to 8pm Saturday and Sunday: 10am to 5pm Closed on Tuesdays and Public Holidays. |
Bloodbank @ Westgate Tower(Jurong East MRT Station, Exit D, walk through Westgate)1 Gateway Drive #10-01 to 05 Singapore 608531 | Whole blood donation opening hours: Monday and Tuesday: 12pm to 8pm Thursday and Friday: 12pm to 8pm Saturday to Sunday: 10am to 5pm Closed on Wednesdays and Public Holidays. |
Bloodbank @ One Punggol1 Punggol Drive#02-38 Singapore 828629 | Whole blood donation opening hours: Monday, Wednesday to Friday: 12pm to 8pm Saturday and Sunday: 10am to 5pm Closed on Tuesdays and Public Holidays. |
Please visit this link for the list of all blood banks and Community Blood Drives that are organised weekly across the island for convenience. Some would be in corporate offices, community centers, SAFRA clubhouses, schools, and places of worship (i.e, temples/churches/mosques)Reduce your waiting time by booking an appointment.
Please check their opening hours below or call 6220 0183 for more infomation.
Blood Stock Level
Blood Stock level is updated every weekday on https://giveblood.sg/#where-to-save-lives
Types of Blood Donation
HSA staffs can advise you on the type of donation you can make that will help patients the most. This may change from time to time depending on the patients' need.
| Whole Blood Donation Whole blood refers to blood in its complete form, not separated into its various components. It is the most common type of blood donation. When you donate whole blood, it is usually separated into its components – e.g. red cells, plasma, platelets – for transfusion. Whole blood is seldom used for transfusions except in cases of rapid massive blood loss. |
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| Apheresis donation Sometimes, patients need only a specific part of a donor's blood. To help these people, donations of individual blood components such as platelets, plasma or red cell are required. Such donations are known as apheresis donations. |
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Maintain healthy iron levels 
How to increase your iron levels
To get enough iron and improve your body's ability to absorb iron, follow these tips:- Eat well-balanced, iron-rich meals, and take the iron supplements you were given. Iron supplements are the most effective way for you to replenish your iron levels.
- Take iron-rich foods together with foods rich in vitamin C such as citrus fruits and vegetables.This will improve the body's absorption of iron.
- Avoid drinking tea or coffee and consuming calcium-rich foods (milk, cheese, yogurt) with iron-rich meals or iron supplements. Tannins in tea, caffeine in coffee and calcium reduce iron absorption. Have your coffee or tea after your meals.
- If you are a vegetarian, you should consume plenty of iron-rich foods. This is because the iron found in plants, such as fruits, vegetables, grains and nuts, is harder for the body to absorb.
Can I donate blood
General Eligibility CriteriaCan I donate blood- Be in general good health.
- Not have had any symptoms of infection e.g. sore throat, cough, runny nose or diarrhoea for at least 1 week.
- Not have had a fever in the last 4 weeks.
- Not have taken antibiotics for the last 7 days. If you have taken antibiotics, wait at least 1 week from the last dose.
- Weigh at least 45 kg.
- Have a haemoglobin level of at least 13.0 g/dl for males and 12.5 g/dl for females.
If you travelled overseas in the last 4 months, kindly check Travel Overseas (A-Z list) and the section on "Donating blood after overseas Travel."
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