Power Red Donation

What is a Power Red Donation?

Power Red is similar to a whole blood donation, except a special machine is used to allow you to safely donate two units of red blood cells during one donation while returning your plasma and platelets to you.

Why should you do it?

You may already know about the ongoing need for blood and the importance of your blood donations. Whole blood donations contain red blood cells, platelets, plasma and white blood cells. Red blood cells are the most frequently used blood component and are needed by almost every type of patient requiring transfusion. If you meet certain criteria, Power Red allows you to safely donate two units of red cells during one appointment as an automated donation process. It is as safe as whole blood donation.

How is it different?

During your Power Red, blood is drawn from one arm through an automated process. The machine separates and collects two units of red cells and then safely returns the remaining blood components, along with some saline, back to you through the same arm.

Save time and make your blood donation go further: If you are extremely busy, committed to donating blood and an eligible type O, A negative or B negative donor, Power Red may be ideal for you. Each procedure lets you give more of the product that is needed most by patients. Power Red (double red cell donation) takes approximately 30 minutes longer than a whole blood donation and you can donate approximately every four months.

Feel better: With all of your platelets and plasma returned to you along with some saline, you don't lose the liquid portion of your blood and may feel more hydrated after your donation.

If you're interested in donating at the event (Thursday, September 28),

below are the available appointment times:

(Note: There is only 1 openings per time slot, so please remain flexible when scheduling.)

10:45 a.m.

11:45 a.m.

1:45 p.m.

2:45 p.m.

4:45 p.m.