INFORMATION PROVIDED TO THE DONORS
B-5.1 Requirement of consent
Prior to blood donation, the consent of the donor should be obtained
in writing with donor's signature or thumb impression after the
procedure is explained and the donor is informed regarding testing
of blood for all mandatory tests for safety of recipients. The donor
should be provided an opportunity to ask questions and refuse
consent.
B-5.2 Post-phlebotomy advice
Donors should be given advice regarding post-phlebotomy care and
cautioned as to possible adverse reactions. This should also be
displayed in the blood collection/observation room