FAQs on Blood Donation

Q1. Who is eligible for Blood Donation?

Ans. Anyone can donate blood who are in good health.

Q2. What are the benefits of donating Blood?

Ans.

  • It helps in the generation of new blood cells which in turn refreshes the body.
  • Donating 450 ml of blood burns 650 calories. However, this does not mean one can donate every other week. Men can donate once in three months, while women can do so once in four months.
  • Regular blood donation, especially for males is said to reduce the risk of heart disease.
  • It helps to keep a check on iron levels in the body. An increase in the level of iron in your blood could lead to heart disease or increase the chances of heart attack.

Q3. Is it mandatory for all to donate blood?

Ans. It is purely on voluntary basis. Anybody can donate their blood by registering themselves through ICSI e-Blood Portal.

Q4. Is it mandatory to Register first for donating blood?

Ans. Yes, you need to register to become a donor. User has to fill the registration form as shown in the screenshot.

Q5. Is Email and Mobile both are mandatory while registration?

Ans. Yes as it is being used by the user to contact donors.

Q6. How can I change my registered profile?

Ans. Need to login through your login credentials and click on Update Profile Link to update your details.

Q7. How can I unregister/unsubscribe myself?

Ans. Need to login through your login credentials and click on Update Profile Link to uncheck the Last option “Subscribe (uncheck to unsubscribe)” and Submit.

Q8. Is Login or Registration required for searching the donors?

Ans. No it is not required.