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Will i have to get an std test before i can donate blood/plasma?

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Dr. Donald Alves answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

No...however...: If you are reasonably concerned you may have an STD, then you should address that prior to donating blood. Conscientious donors are the backbone of a healthy blood supply--we need you & you need to be healthy. They do screen for some bloodborne "STDs" (hepatitis, HIV), but can't test for everything.

Answered 5/23/2015

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