- A person needs to be above 18 years of age with a healthy weight of more than 45 kg to be a blood donor. In certain rare cases, minors may be made to donate blood but only with parental consent. Also, it is essential to have a BP reading of above 120/80 and hemoglobin of above 12.5 Gms.
- A history of hepatitis infection disqualifies a person from being a blood donor