posted Tue, 03/24/2026 - 12:29
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Blood donation flagged?
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Sorry if this was answered before, I searched but didn't find anything. I donated blood yesterday and after answering no to all of the questions, I wondered if they flag your account after the fact when they test the blood. My worry is they test and then flag that you weren't honest and are no longer able to donate. Am I worried about nothing?
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They always get me for aids.
They will flag you for a sorts of things but only permanent “ban” for serious viruses/diseases. I was flagged and denied for having too high blood pressure, a tattoo in the past 12 months (it was overseas), in certain countries during certain periods.
Permanent flags are HIV, brain graft, medications on prohibited list, and various blood diseases.
I’ve donated on cycle hundreds of times. They will test and let you know.
Nothing to worry about long term.
EDIT: this is Red Cross btw
The only real concerns they have are the questions related to finasteride, accutane and other actual medications. I make sure I’m complaint because I would feel bad to have some kid come out retarded because, well, I was. But I donate all the Time with high Testosterone levels. Never been an issue and I’m pretty sure the ladies can tell I’m on something. Finding veins is a non-issue.
That's a good point. My other worry was also the questions focusing on any recent injections
damn you cant donate if you're on fin?
Correct, even if used in last 6 months, maybe even 12
Not sure where you donate but they only test it for things like HIV and diseases. I have never had anything flagged. And I have donated 50 times probably over the years.
I donated at Red Cross. Thanks for the info
You should be fine, I have donated there a few times and never had an issue.