Blood Donation | NYU Langone Health We use cookies and similar tools to give you the best website experience. By using our site, you accept our Websites Privacy Policy We use cookies and similar tools to give you the best website experience. By using our site, you accept our Websites Privacy Policy If you need help accessing our website, call Open accessibility Menu. Please wait while loading the accessibility menu. Accessibility Menu not currently available on this page. If you need help, call 855-698-9991 Blood Donation The New York Blood Center collects blood donations for patients having surgery or those receiving blood transfusions at NYU Langone. Please call the NYU Langone Blood Bank at 212-263-5440 if you are interested in donating blood for use at NYU Langone. Patients and directed donors can choose from a list of New York Blood Center locations in New York and New Jersey to complete the donation process, if you are eligible. Donor Eligibility In New York State, most people older than age 17 and in good health can donate blood. However, there are factors related to your medical, social, or travel history that can disqualify you as a blood donor. These include a history of hepatitis, jaundice, and heart disease. In addition, you cannot be a blood donor if it’s possible you’ve been exposed to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) or if you have acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). Travel to areas of the world affected by malaria or bovine spongiform encephalopathy, which is more commonly known as mad cow disease, may also disqualify you. Although some of these factors may prevent you donating blood to others, you may still be able to store blood for your own use, known as autologous donation. If you have questions about your eligibility as a donor, contact the NYU Langone Blood Bank at 212-263-5440 or the New York Blood Center Donating Blood for Use at NYU Langone To donate blood for use at NYU Langone, you need a medical order signed by your doctor. You must also complete several forms to register with the New York Blood Center and the NYU Langone Blood Bank. Read our physician office instructions You must register and schedule an appointment with the New York Blood Center prior to your donation. Walk-in donors are not accepted. For help scheduling an appointment, please call the NYU Langone Blood Bank at 212-263-5440 Collection, processing, testing and shipping of blood to NYU Langone requires a minimum of five business days for autologous donations and seven business days for directed donation. For blood coming from New Jersey, please allow a minimum of 10 business days for processing. Autologous Blood Donation Autologous blood donation is the process of giving and storing blood for your own use, prior to a scheduled surgery or other anticipated need. If you have an upcoming surgery that is likely to require a blood transfusion, you can discuss autologous blood donation with your doctor. He or she can determine whether autologous donation is appropriate. The Day of Your Donation On the day of your donation: Make sure that you are registered and have a scheduled appointment with the New York Blood Center. Drink plenty of fluids and eat at your regular mealtimes. Be prepared to present an official form of identification with a signature, proof of age, and a photo at the time of your donation. We can help you find a doctor. Call 646-929-7800 or browse our specialists