Check your eligibility for blood and organ donation based on your age. Find out if you meet the age requirements for donating blood, plasma, platelets, or organs.
Enter your date of birth to see which types of donation you are eligible for.
Enter your birth date and click calculate to see your donation eligibility summary.
Understand how your age affects your ability to donate and save lives.
The Donor Age Calculator checks your eligibility for various types of donation based on your birth date. It calculates your current age and compares it to standard blood bank and organ procurement organization age requirements. While minimum age for blood donation is typically 16-17 (with parental consent) or 18, there is no upper age limit for blood donation in many countries. However, platelet and plasma donation may have different age thresholds.
Learn about the different types of donations and their age requirements.
Blood donations save lives. Age requirements vary by country, typically starting at 16-18 with no upper limit. Whole blood can be donated every 56 days.
These blood components have specific age and health requirements beyond standard blood donation. Plasma donors must typically be 18-70 and platelet donors 18-65.
Organ donation has different age guidelines. There is no definitive age limit for organ donation. Medical suitability is determined on a case-by-case basis regardless of age.
Bone marrow registry age limits typically range from 18-60, but vary by organization. Registering early increases the chance of being a match for someone in need.
Common questions about donation age requirements and eligibility.