Donate Blood
The KHCC Blood Bank strives to attract blood donor volunteers. Our volunteers ensure that KHCC continues to provide effective services that are responsive to the needs of the KHCC patients.
We all expect for there to be sufficient blood for us, but barely do we think about where that blood comes from and only a fraction of those who can give do. Yet, sooner or later, virtually all of us will face a time of great vulnerability in which we or someone we love will need blood. When that time comes, it is often unexpected.
By choosing to donate, you are playing an important role in protecting your health and that of the people of Jordan. In fact, chances are you or one of your family members will need blood or a blood product some time in life. There are several types of blood donations that can ensure the right blood product is available when needed. Based on your blood type and situation, we can help identify the best donation type for you.
Whole BloodWhole blood donations are needed from all blood types and are the only blood donation opportunity available in some cases.
Platelets / PlasmaThis type of donation is acquired by a process called apheresis where only specific blood components are collected, while the rest of your blood is returned to you. This type of donation is only available at select donor centers and is not available in all areas.
Location and contactWe are located on the first floor of the main building at KHCC. You may contact us by calling 06-530-0460 ext. 1710 or at 079-930-4020 between the hours of 8:00am - 5:00pm. Our team is ready and very glad to help you.
YOU CAN DONATE BLOOD IF YOU:
Are feeling well
Have a National ID number or show a valid passport (if foreign)
Are at least 17 years of age
Weigh at least 50 kg
Are not pregnant
Are under the age of 17, or weigh less than 50kg
Have had a tattoo, skin piercing or non-sterile ear piercing or acupuncture outside of a licensed facility in the past 12 months
Have traveled in the past year, or resided in the past three years, in an area considered to be of high risk for malaria.
Were born in, lived in or traveled to certain African countries since 1977
Have ever had cancer, other than basal cell carcinoma of the skin or in situ carcinoma of the cervix
Are a hemophiliac
Have ever used intravenous (IV) illegal drugs, even once
Have ever had a positive test for the AIDS or hepatitis B or C viruses
Have been incarcerated (in jail, prison or a correctional institution) for more than 72 consecutive hours during the past 12 months
Have any of the following symptoms, which are associated with AIDS:
Unexplained recent weight loss of more than 3 kg in less than two months
Unexplained sweating, especially at night
Fever higher than 38C° for more than a week
Swollen glands; enlarged lymph nodes in the neck, armpit or groin, with or without pain
Pink, blue or purple flat or raised spots or lumps on or under the skin and mucous membranes (they may look like bruises, but they don’t go away)
White patches in the mouth (thrush)
Persistent cough or shortness of breath
Persistent diarrhea
You cannot donate platelets if you have taken aspirin, aspirin like medications or certain herbal products in the past two days, including:
Garlic
Ginseng
Ginger
Green tea
Questions & Answers:
Why do cancer patients need blood?Some cancers and cancer treatments harm blood cells. If red blood cells drop, a patient will feel weak, tired and short of breath. If platelets or plasma proteins decrease, a patient may bleed. How often can I donate whole blood?If you are in good health and you meet all requirements, you may donate: Whole blood every 56 days Platelets every 48 hours, only twice a week and up to 24 times in one year Platelets and red blood cells together every 56 days Double red blood cells every 16 weeks (112 days) Are there risks to me when I donate? There is almost no risk to you. Except for a slight discomfort at the beginning of the collection, most donors report no problems. You cannot become infected with any new disease by donating. What if I am on medication? Most medications are acceptable. Call us in advance at 06-530-0460 ext. 1710 or at 079-930-4020 to check or if you have any questions. It is always a good idea to bring a list of your medications with you when you come to donate. Certain herbal products harm platelets. You must wait 48 hours after taking ginseng, garlic or green tea. How long does it take to donate? To donate whole blood, the complete process takes about 30 minutes while the actual blood collection takes only about 5-10. For platelet only donations the complete process takes between 1- 1.5 hours. Collection of platelets or red blood cells is done using a special machine by a process called aphaeresis. How long is donated blood kept? Red blood cells are good for 42 days. Platelets are good for five days. Plasma is frozen and can be used up to on year later. Do I need to know my blood type to donate?No, you do not need to have that knowledge; our lab will have that info, once the blood has been collected. What happens to my blood or platelets after I donate?Every donation is tested after each donation. All tests run, must have a negative result for the blood or platelets to be used by one of our patients. Blood is separated into the following components: red blood cells, platelets and plasma. What is the Family and Friends Blood Program?This program helps us manage the blood needs for each patient and to maintain enough blood for every patient. For questions about this program, please call the numbers listed above.
Why do cancer patients need blood?Some cancers and cancer treatments harm blood cells. If red blood cells drop, a patient will feel weak, tired and short of breath. If platelets or plasma proteins decrease, a patient may bleed.
How often can I donate whole blood?If you are in good health and you meet all requirements, you may donate:
Whole blood every 56 days
Platelets every 48 hours, only twice a week and up to 24 times in one year
Platelets and red blood cells together every 56 days
Double red blood cells every 16 weeks (112 days)
Are there risks to me when I donate? There is almost no risk to you. Except for a slight discomfort at the beginning of the collection, most donors report no problems. You cannot become infected with any new disease by donating.
What if I am on medication? Most medications are acceptable. Call us in advance at 06-530-0460 ext. 1710 or at 079-930-4020 to check or if you have any questions. It is always a good idea to bring a list of your medications with you when you come to donate. Certain herbal products harm platelets. You must wait 48 hours after taking ginseng, garlic or green tea.
How long does it take to donate? To donate whole blood, the complete process takes about 30 minutes while the actual blood collection takes only about 5-10. For platelet only donations the complete process takes between 1- 1.5 hours. Collection of platelets or red blood cells is done using a special machine by a process called aphaeresis.
How long is donated blood kept? Red blood cells are good for 42 days. Platelets are good for five days. Plasma is frozen and can be used up to on year later.
Do I need to know my blood type to donate?No, you do not need to have that knowledge; our lab will have that info, once the blood has been collected.
What happens to my blood or platelets after I donate?Every donation is tested after each donation. All tests run, must have a negative result for the blood or platelets to be used by one of our patients. Blood is separated into the following components: red blood cells, platelets and plasma.
What is the Family and Friends Blood Program?This program helps us manage the blood needs for each patient and to maintain enough blood for every patient. For questions about this program, please call the numbers listed above.
