No. This is not possible as all materials used for collecting blood are sterile. In fact, persons who are healthy should come forward for voluntary blood donation.

Most patients do not require blood transfusions. Your doctor will have discussed or will discuss this with you. See similar questions...

Anyone in good health, age 17 or older, may donate blood. Donors must weigh 110 ponds or more. There are some medical conditions that can temporarily or even permanently keep you from giving blood. People who have been exposed to hepatitis or the AIDS virus are not eligible to donate, nor are those with a history of cancer, or heart disease. Our donor guidelines are set to protect the donor's health and safety as well as the health of the recipient. See similar questions...

Up to 6 months. If there has been NO risk for 6 months prior to the test, the results are 99.9% accurate. People with HIV may be MOST infectious to others during this first six months. See similar questions...

In the past some people became infected with HIV from receiving blood transfusions. People should be aware and alert when giving donation to blood banks. the needles and other equipments used in the process should be sterile and new and should be destroyed after use. See similar questions...

A person can have TB infection for years without any signs of disease. But if that person's immune system gets weak, the infection can quickly turn into TB disease. Also, if a person who has a weak immune system spends time with someone with infectious TB, he or she may become infected with TB bacteria and quickly develop TB disease. Because HIV infection weakens the immune system, people with TB infection and HIV infection are at very high risk of developing TB disease. See similar questions...

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Everyday, hundreds of people's lives depend of volunteer blood donors. By giving the gift of life, you'll help to ensure that blood will be there for you, the people you love, and anyone else who needs it. See similar questions...

Some medications, or the underlying cause for taking the medication may not permit you to donate blood. If you are an IBD patient and/or are taking any drugs/medications and would like to give blood, please contact your local blood donor clinic for details. Some of our Regional Offices may have insurance brokers they can refer you to. While these brokers do cover inflammatory bowel diseases, it's usually life insurance policies. See similar questions...

Donating your child's cord blood or storing it for private use is a personal decision that only you can make. If you have a child with leukemia or other disease that may be treatable by transplant and you are pregnant, talk with your oncologist or pediatrician about saving your baby's cord blood. Families may feel a great deal of pressure from the promotions and advertisements they receive from the for-profit private storage cord blood banks. See similar questions...

If you are interested, or someone you know is interested, in donating cord blood, look for a Cord Blood Bank or collecting hospital within or close to your community. There are only a small number of cord blood banks in the United States, so donation to a local bank is not possible in many areas. See similar questions...

Not from one week before until 3 weeks after the shot. It is a stress to your body - which is what you are trying to avoid. See similar questions...

Yes, there are several mechanisms available for donating your own blood before surgery. It is possible to donate at a local blood bank and have it shipped to the hospital, but specific guidelines must be followed. Also, be aware that there are usually fees associated with the collection, processing, and testing of "autologous" blood for which the patient will be responsible. Please contact our office for additional information on how to arrange for autologous donation. See similar questions...

A healthy individual ( male or Female ) can donate blood once in 90 days subject to an acceptable level of pre - donation Hemoglobin concentration. See similar questions...

Yes, if the blood contains HIV. In many places blood is now screened for HIV before it is transfused. If you need a transfusion, try to ensure that screened blood is used. You can reduce the chances of needing a blood transfusion by taking ordinary precautions against serious injury - for example, by driving carefully, insisting on wearing a seat belt, and avoiding alcohol. See similar questions...

HIV (human immunodeficiency virus, the AIDS virus) helps TB germs make you sick by attacking the germ fighters in your body. If you are infected with HIV and with TB germs, you have a very big chance of getting TB disease. The TB germs are much more likely to attack your lungs and other parts of the body. You can be cured, but it takes longer to cure someone with TB disease who also has HIV infection. If you think you might have HIV infection, talk to your doctor about getting an HIV test. See similar questions...