Blood Donation Kharkiv

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General Information About Blood Donation

The blood donation program of the Kharkiv Regional Organization of the Ukrainian Red Cross is aimed at supporting hospitals and patients in need of blood components. We help coordinate donors, organize donation drives, and facilitate the rapid search for donors in urgent situations.

Blood donation saves the lives of patients in hospitals, mothers during childbirth, people after surgeries, and those who require regular blood transfusions.

How to Become a Blood Donor?

Each blood donation can save up to three lives. If you want to become a donor in Kharkiv and help people in need of blood transfusions, join our donor community. Fill out a short registration form, and we will inform you about upcoming donation drives and opportunities to donate when it is needed most.

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Як отримати допомогу

Звернутися за допомогою у пошуку донорів можна:

  • через координатора напряму;
  • через повідомлення про термінову потребу у крові у соціальних мережах або інформаційному центрі Харківської обласної організації;
  • під час проведення донорських акцій.

How to Receive Assistance

You can request support in finding blood donors:

  • through the program coordinator;
  • by submitting a request about urgent blood needs via social media or the information center of the Kharkiv Regional Organization;
  • during donation drives.

Program Coordinator

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Olena Shapovalova

Frequently Asked Questions About Blood Donation (FAQ)

Do you provide medical consultations?

No. We do not provide medical consultations. The decision on whether a person can donate blood is made individually by a doctor based on their health condition.

Where can I donate blood in Kharkiv?

Kharkiv Regional Blood Service Center
Address: 366 Klochkivska St.
Working hours:
Monday – Friday: 08:00 – 15:00
Saturday: until 13:00 or according to a separate schedule

Mobile unit at “Nikolsky” Shopping Center
Address: 2A Hryhorii Skovoroda St.
Schedule: Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday from 09:00 to 14:00
(schedule may change)

Where does donated blood go?

Donated blood is delivered to hospitals where it is used to treat patients, women in childbirth, and people who require blood component transfusions.

Who can become a donor?

A donor must meet the following criteria:

  • at least 18 years old;
  • weight of at least 50 kg;
  • a citizen of Ukraine or an official resident;
  • in good health at the time of donation.

Who cannot donate blood?

People who have or have had:

  • HIV / AIDS
  • hepatitis B or C
  • syphilis
  • tuberculosis
  • oncological diseases
  • serious diseases of the heart, blood, or nervous system

What are temporary restrictions for donation?

Temporary deferral may apply in the following cases:

  • after flu or acute respiratory illness — until full recovery;
  • after taking antibiotics — 14 days;
  • after alcohol consumption — at least 48 hours;
  • after vaccination — from 7 to 30 days;
  • after tattoos or piercings — 6 months;
  • after surgery — according to a doctor’s recommendation.

How should I prepare for blood donation?

Before donation, it is recommended to:

  • avoid alcohol for 48 hours;
  • avoid fatty and fried food for 24 hours;
  • not smoke at least 2 hours before the procedure;
  • have a light breakfast (porridge, tea, biscuits, fruit);
  • get a good night’s sleep.

How often can I donate blood?

  • whole blood — no more than once every 60 days;
  • plasma — up to twice a month;
  • platelets — according to an individual schedule.

What documents should I bring?

A passport or another identity document.

Can I request help in case of urgent need for a donor?

Yes. In urgent cases, we help find donors with the required blood type and coordinate them to provide assistance as quickly as possible.

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