With the unique ability to save people with other blood types, we need O donors to come to the rescue of emergency, trauma and infant patients at 18 hospitals across our state. O blood can make the difference between life and death. O-negative blood is accepted by everyone, and… Read More
HONOLULU, HI (April 29, 2020) — As part of an innovative statewide coalition of government agencies and private healthcare organizations, Blood Bank of Hawaii (BBH) announced today that it has started collecting plasma from residents who have recovered from COVID-19 and will be distributing the therapeutic blood component to local… Read More
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If you have tested positive or have been in close contact with a COVID-19 carrier, do not donate blood for 10 days after either your test or complete resolution of symptoms. Donors and staff are still required to wear a protective mask beyond the expiration of Hawaii’s mask mandate. We… Read More
Learn more about reasons for ineligibility Safety of the donor and recipient is our top priority. Blood donation eligibility in the United States is determined by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and we strictly adhere to their regulations. The following are some common guidelines to help you determine if… Read More
