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Donor resources & forms.
Forms to bring with you, required donor education, eligibility references, and host materials for blood drive coordinators — all gathered here so you don't have to hunt for them.
Bring these with you
Donor forms
Parental Consent Form (16-year-old donors)
Sixteen-year-old donors must bring this form, signed by a parent or guardian, to every donation.
View PDFMedication Deferral List
Some prescriptions require a temporary waiting period before you can donate.
View PDFDonor Eligibility Overview
Age, weight, health, and history requirements for whole blood donation.
View PDFRequired reading
Donor education
Blood Donor Educational Material
Required reading covering the donation process, risks, and your rights as a donor.
View PDFEbola Disease Educational Material
Required Ebola disease information, including exposure history and reporting.
View PDFRisks of Blood Donation
Donation is safe. Here are the uncommon side effects and how we care for you.
View PDFCircular of Information
The national reference on the use of human blood and blood components.
View PDFFor coordinators & students
Host & program materials
Keep reading
Helpful pages
Am I Eligible?
Age, weight, medications, travel, and screening basics.
Learn moreWhat to Expect
Your visit, step by step, from check-in to the canteen.
Learn moreApheresis Donation & Eligibility
Platelets, plasma, and double red cells.
Learn moreEqual Screening for All
The FDA individual donor assessment, explained.
Learn moreBlood Types & Components
Know your type and how each component is used.
Learn moreLicenses & Accreditations
FDA, AABB, CLIA, and California certificates.
Learn moreRecent international travel can mean a temporary waiting period. Travel-related deferrals are listed on our eligibility page, or call the Welcome Center at (707) 443-8004 and we'll check for you.
Ready when you are
Book your appointment today.
Call our donor line or make an appointment online. Walk-ins are welcome at our Eureka donor center and every mobile blood drive, but appointments are encouraged and guarantee your preferred time.
- Monday8 AM – 6 PM
- Tuesday8 AM – 6 PM
- Wednesday8 AM – 7 PM
- Thursday8 AM – 6 PM
- Friday8 AM – 4 PM
- Sat & SunClosed
Eureka, CA 95501