Interesting, for me it was one needle and it first drew some blood, then pumped it back in the same way. Eventually nothing came out anymore and I started to feel things vibrating up my arm so they aborted. One job for each arm could be worth a try, I’ll ask them about it next time.

Nice, thanks for setting it up. I guess it’s on us to build places like this one here where ingerested people can ask questions. I should look into organising a blood drive.

True, it reflects where humanity has gone. I’ve been donating for nearly 20 years now (in several countries) and sadly I mostly see older people there, some in my age braket (late 30s) and hardly ever anyone young.

To me this one is a case where the end justifies the means. If someone is motivated to donate for purely selfish reasons then that is still a win overall.

Makes total sense, good someone started.looking into it proper

I doubt it gets filtered out, but it would be interesting to know for sure.

It’s a nice side effect to get rid of it as donor. If I was ever in a position to need blood then imminent survival will be priority over PFAS contamination

Well done!

My first platelet donation failed at 80%, still usable but a bummer. My veins are a bit too deep. Do you also get the weird taste in your mouth? So bizarre but easily fixed with a calcium lozengen.

I’ll try again soon, wish me luck. Worst case I’ll go back to whole blood.