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Can you donate blood as a thal minor trait carrier?

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Offline MikeD

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Can you donate blood as a thal minor trait carrier?
« on: September 11, 2013, 10:07:33 PM »
I thought from my research that you could not donate however after contacting the red cross today they stated we could.  While im sure if anyone is correct on this matter that they are but wanted to poll some opinions on here.
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Offline Andy Battaglia

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Re: Can you donate blood as a thal minor trait carrier?
« Reply #1 on: September 11, 2013, 10:51:49 PM »
Hey Mike,

In the US it is based solely on your Hb or hematocrit level. If your level is normal, you can donate blood. Thal minor will not disqualify you from donating.
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Offline MikeD

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Re: Can you donate blood as a thal minor trait carrier?
« Reply #2 on: September 11, 2013, 11:15:54 PM »
Thanks Andy for confirming this.  Much appreciated.... myself and my wife both have appointments tomorrow.
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Offline JV

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Re: Can you donate blood as a thal minor trait carrier?
« Reply #3 on: September 16, 2013, 06:01:50 PM »
Hi Mike, my wife and I both donate 1-2 times a year. We are both minor and our counts range from 12-14
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Offline Pratik

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Re: Can you donate blood as a thal minor trait carrier?
« Reply #4 on: September 18, 2013, 06:56:37 AM »
Hi Mike,

My dad donates blood 2-3 times in an year. With me being major, he's minor obviously. So if you've good 12-13 Hb, I don't see any reason for them to reject. :)

-P.
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