Everything you need to know about platelets, why they're so important, and what you can expect if you donate them.

It is now easier, and in many cases faster, to donate platelets. Only one of your arms is used to withdraw blood, separate out the platelets, and return the rest of the blood to you.

Platelets are tiny cells in your blood that form clots and stop bleeding. You can donate platelets every seven days, and we recommend every 14 days. You can give up to 24 times a year. …

Top questions and answers about a platelet donation, why it is important, and how you can expect to make a donation to help cancer patients.

What’s the platelet donation process? How frequently can I donate platelets? Find these answers and everything you need to know about volunteering to donate platelets below. What is …

Sep 14, 2023 · Platelets are frequently given to patients with thrombocytopenia, and they are also used in open heart surgery, organ and bone marrow transplants, and with victims of trauma. …

Giving blood is a simple thing to do, but it can make a big difference in the lives of others. Make a blood donation appointment with the American Red Cross today.

Learn about types of blood donations, including whole-blood, double red blood cells, plasma and platelet donations.

How does the donation process work? Unlike a whole blood donation, where you give whole blood with all three blood components—platelet donations use a special automated process …

When you donate blood or platelets at the Kraft Family Blood Donor Center, you donate to patients cared for at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute or Brigham and Women's Hospital. …