Question

Which health parameters of blood donor should be checked?

Answer 1

Only individuals in good health should be accepted as blood donors. Good health is difficult to define, but certain associated parameters may be established from a brief medical history, observation and simple tests. Staff undertaking donor health and risk assessment should be well-trained in the observation of donor appearance and detection of signs of ill health. Staff should receive explicit guidance on what to look for and when to refer a donor to a health-care professional for further medical attention.

Answer 2

Blood donation is one of the most important medical activities to save many lives.

But before collecting blood from the donors we need to check different health parameters of the donor in order to ensure the proper quality of the donated blood.

The important health parameters are:

1) The blood sugar level in the donor's blood.

2) Presence of any kind of contagious disease viruses in the blood.

3) Blood pressure measurement is also important.

4) Platelet and haemoglobin count in the blood.