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INBC saves lives by providing blood and services to support transfusion and transplantation medicine in the Inland Northwest.

Donor Eligibility

This section offers some common guidelines to help you determine whether you are eligible to donate blood or platelets. Any questions regarding donor eligibility should be referred to the Inland Northwest Blood Center’s Donor and Patient Services Department for evaluation by calling (509) 624-0151 or (800) 423-0151.

Common Reasons for Donor Deferral:

  • You have a cold or flu symptoms or do not feel well on the day of donation
  • You have had a tattoo or skin piercing in the last 12 months
  • You have visited an area with malarial risk in the last 12 months
  • You have a history of hepatitis after age 11 or a history of a positive test for Hepatitis B or C
  • You have used needles to inject non-prescription or street drugs
  • You have risk factors for the spread of HIV or AIDS
  • You have a blood relative with CJD

If you have any questions related to these common deferrals feel free to call INBC at 800-423-0151 and specify that you are inquiring about donor deferral. 

Who is able to donate:

Those who are in good health, weigh at least 110 pounds, and can meet the general eligibility criteria are able to make a whole blood or apheresis platelet donation. Donors need to be at least 18 years old and there is no upper age limit. 16 and 17 year old donors may donate if their parent or legal guardian reviews the Information About Blood Donation for Parents and Students,  completes the Minor Donor Consent form, and the minor brings the completed consent form to their donation. You can donate whole blood every 56 days and aphaeresis platelet donations up to 24 times per year.


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