Can you donate blood if you have a high red blood count? Understanding Donor Eligibility
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Before every blood donation, centers screen for specific hemoglobin levels to ensure both the donor and recipient's safety. This raises the common question: **can you donate blood if you have a high red blood count**? While low counts are a frequent reason for deferral, high counts also have specific thresholds that can prevent you from donating.
