National Voluntary Blood Services Program

• Which RA is Blood Services Act of 1994?

  RA 7719
• Objectives of RA 7719:

  To promote and encourage voluntary blood donation by the citizenry and to instill public consciousness of the principle that blood donation is a humanitarian act.
• Objectives of RA 7719:

  To provide adequate, safe, affordable and equitable distribution of supply of blood and blood products
• Objectives of RA 7719:

  To mobilize all sectors of the community to participate in mechanisms for voluntary and non-profit collection of blood
• Envision a network of modernized national and regional blood centers operating on a fully voluntary, non-remunerated blood donation system

  Vision
• Ensure adequate, safe and accessible blood supply by:

  • Promoting voluntary blood donation
  • Establishing new blood service facilities
  • Organizing association of blood donors and training medical practitioners on national blood use

  Mission
• Requirements before donating:

  • Weigh more than 45 kg (100 lbs) for 250 ml of donated blood; 50kg (110 lbs) for 450 ml of donated blood

  • Be in good health

  • Be aged 16-65 years (for ages 16 & 17, parental consent is need)

  • Systolic BP =90-160 mm Hg

  • Diastolic =60-100 mm Hg

  • Hemoglobin at least 12.5g/dL
• Blood Extracted for Donation

  How long is the shelf-life of whole blood and red cell concentrates?

  Up to 5 weeks
• Blood Extracted for Donation

  How long can plasma be stored frozen?

  12 months
• Considerations after blood donation:

  • Leave the adhesive dressing on your arm for at least 3 hours but not more than twelve (12) hours.
  • Bruising or discoloration may occur and will disappear in a few days
  • Avoid carrying heavy objects with your donating arm
  • Do not smoke for the next 2 hours
  • Avoid alcohol intake for the next 12 hours
  • Eat regular meals and increase fluid intake following your donation