I have sickle cell trait, can I donate blood to anyone?

Giving people the facts about blood, organ, and tissue donation can increase levels and frequency of donation, and, ultimately, save lives. Below are answers to some commonly asked questions about blood, organ, and tissue donation. Is it safe for people with sickle cell trait to donate blood? Yes. read more

Sickle cell trait affects RBC, now if you donate your blood the RBCs supplied by you are of sickle cell trait. However, excess RBC with that of receiver are normal. Also, given the life span oglf human RBC is 120 days only, I don’t think there should be any problem in donating blood. read more

Yes. If you have sickle cell trait, you are still are able to donate blood. There is no evidence to suggest that donating blood causes any additional risk of harm or injury to people with sickle cell trait. read more

Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is an inherited blood disorder that causes the red blood cells to become sickle shaped, preventing the cells from circulating to parts of the body. These cell’s short life-span cause a shortage of red blood cells and result in anemia (low hemoglobin level). read more