
Originally Posted by
James MacMillan
I never heard the tattoo prohibition?
I've got a few, nobody ever said diddly?
Well, they probably weren't looking at that part of your anatomy.
Here's the American Red Cross rule for tattoos:
Wait 12 months after being treated for syphilis or gonorrhea.
Oops
that was the rule about donations from Marines.
Here's the one about tattoos:
Tattoo
Wait 12 months after a tattoo if the tattoo was applied in a state that does not regulate tattoo facilities. This requirement is related to concerns about hepatitis.
Acceptable if the tattoo was applied by a state-regulated entity using sterile needles and ink that is not reused. Only a few states currently regulate tattoo facilities, so most donors with tattoos must wait 12 months after tattoo application before donating blood. You should discuss your particular situation with the health historian at the time of donation.
Best regards,
Jake
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