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Could i still be an organ donor if i can't give blood?
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It depends on...: You will be tested thoroughly before organ donation....and organ functions will be checked along with transmissible, chronic diseases......you will not be able to donate blood but under special conditions you may donate organ
Answered 12/22/2014
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