Q. How long should one wait to donate blood after tattooing?
Hi doctor,
I got a tattoo before five months. A blood donation drive is going to happen by next month. Am I eligible to donate blood? How long should a tattooed person wait to donate blood?
Hi,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows:
- If it is from a professional tattoo artist and the needle was changed, then you can donate after a week. We are only worried about allergic reactions.
- If you are not sure, then deferral period is usually six months. After that screening test should be done to check for any infection.
- Nowadays, due to awareness, needle sharing is not done. You can donate blood.
For further doubts consult a hematologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/hematologist
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