Frequently Asked Questions

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  • Make up, permanent make-up and semi-permanent make-up?

    You may donate blood 4 months after having permanent or semi-permanent make-up applied.

  • Medicine (Medication)?

    You can donate blood while using most medication, but there are a few exceptions. Usually it is not the medication, but rather the condition that the medication is given for that is a problem for donation. Also look up the reason for use in this keyword list.

    Always take (the names of) the medication you use along to the Blood Bank.

    If in doubt, please contact the Blood Bank (088-730 8686).

  • Multiple sclerosis?

    You may not donate blood (any more). Please contact the Blood Bank at 088-730 8686.

  • I have Myasthenia gravis. Can I donate blood or plasma?

    If you have myasthenia gravis, it depends on the symptoms you experience from the disease whether or not you can donate blood or plasma. The medicines you may need could also be relevant. Please contact the Blood Bank (088-730 8686) to discuss whether you can donate with your complaints and possible treatment

  • Kidney diseases?

    If you have kidney stones, you may donate blood if you are symptom-free.
    For all other kidney diseases, please contact the Blood Bank (088-730 8686).

  • Laser eye surgery?

    You may donate blood if this is done to replace eyeglasses or contact lenses.
    If this is for retinal detachment, please contact the Blood Bank (088-730 8686).

  • Eye infection?

    Please contact the Blood Bank at 088-730 8686.

  • Earlobe perforation (pierced ears)?

    You may donate blood if this was performed using sterile disposable equipment by a qualified professional. If it is unclear whether these conditions were met, you may donate blood again after 4 months.

  • Tinnitus?

    This may be a problem, depending on the cause. Please contact the Blood Bank about this (088-730 8686).

  • Leg ulcer?

    Please contact the Blood Bank at 088-730 8686.