I've not given blood in years, mostly because of the need to book an appointment rather than just drop in. I used to give quite regularly, often before the phone calls from the Red Cross reminding me that I was once again eligible.
The last few times I tried to give, I failed the iron test and was sent home with a pricked finger.
Whenever I have given blood (always whole blood) it's taken me about twice as long as most people. At least I've not had nurses fiddling with the needle to try to make it go faster. If I could figure out a way to speed up the flow without adverse side effects, I'd go for it. Assuming I got around to making an appointment to give.
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Date: 2006-01-10 03:51 pm (UTC)The last few times I tried to give, I failed the iron test and was sent home with a pricked finger.
Whenever I have given blood (always whole blood) it's taken me about twice as long as most people. At least I've not had nurses fiddling with the needle to try to make it go faster. If I could figure out a way to speed up the flow without adverse side effects, I'd go for it. Assuming I got around to making an appointment to give.