Why Is Blood Donation Advised To An Elderly Person With A High Blood Count?

Posted on Mon, 20 Jun 2016

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Mon, 20 Jun 2016 Answered on

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Question : I just had blood sample tested and was told count was high at 18...,was also advised to donate blood
What does this mean?

Answered by Dr. Shailja Puri (31 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
At the age of 71, blood donation is not usually recommended although Hb of 18gm% is adequate.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query on HealthcareMagic.

It seems that your hemoglobin level is 18 gm%. You may donate blood, however, at the age of 71, blood donation is not recommended.

Kindly upload the reports so that I am better able to help.

Thanks
Dr Shailja Puri

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj