{"id":8216,"date":"2025-08-19T14:27:52","date_gmt":"2025-08-19T18:27:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medicblood.org\/?page_id=8216"},"modified":"2025-08-19T14:48:17","modified_gmt":"2025-08-19T18:48:17","slug":"low-hemoglobin-deferral","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/medicblood.org\/low-hemoglobin-deferral\/","title":{"rendered":"Low Hemoglobin Deferral"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns alignfull stk-block-columns stk-block stk-ef250dc\" data-block-id=\"ef250dc\"><style>.stk-ef250dc {margin-bottom:0px !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-ef250dc-column alignfull\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-fcfddda\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"fcfddda\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-fcfddda-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-fcfddda-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-columns stk-block-columns stk-block stk-1649680\" data-block-id=\"1649680\"><style>.stk-1649680 {margin-bottom:0px !important;}.stk-1649680-column{--stk-columns-spacing:var(--stk--preset--spacing--60, 2.25rem) !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-content-align stk-1649680-column\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-4157f56\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"4157f56\"><style>.stk-4157f56-container{margin-top:var(--stk--preset--spacing--80, 5.06rem) !important;margin-right:var(--stk--preset--spacing--80, 5.06rem) !important;margin-bottom:var(--stk--preset--spacing--80, 5.06rem) !important;margin-left:var(--stk--preset--spacing--80, 5.06rem) !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-4157f56-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-4157f56-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-2403042\" data-block-id=\"2403042\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Thank you for your recent attempt to donate blood products with MEDIC Regional Blood Center. Low hemoglobin is a common deferral for donors all over the area and country. MEDIC recommends a few steps to help increase your hemoglobin (Hgb) levels before returning to donate.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-61e41cc\" data-block-id=\"61e41cc\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">If you have questions about your recent deferral, please call us at (865) 521-2683 or (865) 521-2684. We are happy to answer all questions and schedule your next appointment.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-stackable-accordion stk-block-accordion stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-block stk-7932db4 is-style-default\" data-block-id=\"7932db4\"><style>.stk-7932db4 {margin-bottom:0px !important;}<\/style>\n<summary class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-6ed4cb8 stk-block-background stk--container-small stk-block-accordion__heading\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"6ed4cb8\"><style>.stk-6ed4cb8 {background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-7, #FAFBFC) !important;}.stk-6ed4cb8:before{background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-7, #FAFBFC) !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-6ed4cb8-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-6ed4cb8-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-label stk-block-icon-label stk-block stk-6d907e6\" data-block-id=\"6d907e6\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-2886ebb\" id=\"my-hemoglobin-was-below-the-acceptable-range-to-donate-blood-what-can-i-do\" data-block-id=\"2886ebb\"><h5 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">My Hemoglobin was below the acceptable range to donate blood, what can I do?<\/h5><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon stk-block-icon stk-block stk-9401455\" data-block-id=\"9401455\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg style=\"height:0;width:0\"><defs><linearGradient id=\"linear-gradient-9401455\" x1=\"0\" x2=\"100%\" y1=\"0\" y2=\"0\"><stop offset=\"0%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-9401455-color-1)\"><\/stop><stop offset=\"100%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-9401455-color-2)\"><\/stop><\/linearGradient><\/defs><\/svg><svg data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"chevron-down\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-chevron-down fa-w-14\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/summary>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-2a65fd6 stk-block-accordion__content\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"2a65fd6\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-2a65fd6-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-2a65fd6-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-45ff860\" data-block-id=\"45ff860\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">If your hemoglobin was below the values allowed to donate, or if this is not the first time you\u2019ve been deferred for a low hemoglobin level, MEDIC recommends that you discuss these findings with your healthcare provider. Low hemoglobin, also called anemia, can develop when a person either loses red blood cells or does not make enough red blood cells. Most commonly, the cause of mild anemia in otherwise healthy people, particularly women, is a low iron level.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-7f9cc2c\" data-block-id=\"7f9cc2c\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">You can help restore your iron levels by eating a nutritious, well-balanced diet with&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/health.clevelandclinic.org\/how-to-add-more-iron-to-your-diet\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">foods rich in iron<\/a>&nbsp;and vitamin C.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-stackable-accordion stk-block-accordion stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-block stk-dc59c3d is-style-default\" data-block-id=\"dc59c3d\"><style>.stk-dc59c3d {margin-bottom:0px !important;}<\/style>\n<summary class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-45868a6 stk-block-background stk--container-small stk-block-accordion__heading\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"45868a6\"><style>.stk-45868a6 {background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-7, #FAFBFC) !important;}.stk-45868a6:before{background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-7, #FAFBFC) !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-45868a6-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-45868a6-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-label stk-block-icon-label stk-block stk-c7c7c7e\" data-block-id=\"c7c7c7e\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-20ecc3f\" id=\"if-my-hemoglobin-level-is-low-does-that-mean-that-im-anemic-or-that-i-have-low-iron\" data-block-id=\"20ecc3f\"><h5 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\">If my hemoglobin level is low, does that mean that I\u2019m anemic or that I have low iron?<\/h5><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon stk-block-icon stk-block stk-fae2271\" data-block-id=\"fae2271\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg style=\"height:0;width:0\"><defs><linearGradient id=\"linear-gradient-fae2271\" x1=\"0\" x2=\"100%\" y1=\"0\" y2=\"0\"><stop offset=\"0%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-fae-2271-color-1)\"><\/stop><stop offset=\"100%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-fae-2271-color-2)\"><\/stop><\/linearGradient><\/defs><\/svg><svg data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"chevron-down\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-chevron-down fa-w-14\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/summary>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-dbf9b7a stk-block-accordion__content\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"dbf9b7a\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-dbf9b7a-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-dbf9b7a-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-b570b1b\" data-block-id=\"b570b1b\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Before donating, MEDIC checks your hemoglobin level, which measures the protein that binds iron to carry oxygen to help nourish tissues throughout your body.<\/p><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-ebb8cb0\" data-block-id=\"ebb8cb0\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">Hemoglobin does not measure whether the iron stores in your body are adequate. If you are worried about your hemoglobin level, we recommend you speak with your health-care provider.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-stackable-accordion stk-block-accordion stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-block stk-1fbe20b is-style-default\" data-block-id=\"1fbe20b\"><style>.stk-1fbe20b {margin-bottom:0px !important;}<\/style>\n<summary class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-2628a18 stk-block-background stk--container-small stk-block-accordion__heading\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"2628a18\"><style>.stk-2628a18 {background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-7, #FAFBFC) !important;}.stk-2628a18:before{background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-7, #FAFBFC) !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-2628a18-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-2628a18-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-label stk-block-icon-label stk-block stk-e3991a2\" data-block-id=\"e3991a2\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-cf381fe\" id=\"strong-what-are-the-effects-of-low-iron-levels-strong\" data-block-id=\"cf381fe\"><h5 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><strong>What are the effects of low iron levels?<\/strong><\/h5><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon stk-block-icon stk-block stk-063c483\" data-block-id=\"063c483\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg style=\"height:0;width:0\"><defs><linearGradient id=\"linear-gradient-063c483\" x1=\"0\" x2=\"100%\" y1=\"0\" y2=\"0\"><stop offset=\"0%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-063-c-483-color-1)\"><\/stop><stop offset=\"100%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-063-c-483-color-2)\"><\/stop><\/linearGradient><\/defs><\/svg><svg data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"chevron-down\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-chevron-down fa-w-14\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/summary>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-01a7ef0 stk-block-accordion__content\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"01a7ef0\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-01a7ef0-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-01a7ef0-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-6bdeccb\" data-block-id=\"6bdeccb\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">It is normal for iron levels to fluctuate, even in people who don\u2019t donate blood or platelets. Many folks who have low iron feel fine and have no symptoms. However, symptoms could range from mild to more serious, including anemia, fatigue, reduced performance during exercise, difficulty concentrating, or a craving to consume things like ice or chalk (this is called pica).<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-stackable-accordion stk-block-accordion stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content stk-block stk-e369488 is-style-default\" data-block-id=\"e369488\">\n<summary class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-130053f stk-block-background stk--container-small stk-block-accordion__heading\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"130053f\"><style>.stk-130053f {background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-7, #FAFBFC) !important;}.stk-130053f:before{background-color:var(--theme-palette-color-7, #FAFBFC) !important;}<\/style><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-130053f-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-130053f-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon-label stk-block-icon-label stk-block stk-43a650c\" data-block-id=\"43a650c\"><div class=\"stk-row stk-inner-blocks stk-block-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-80c42bb\" id=\"strong-when-can-i-try-to-donate-again-strong\" data-block-id=\"80c42bb\"><h5 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><strong>When can I try to donate again?<\/strong><\/h5><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-icon stk-block-icon stk-block stk-201a188\" data-block-id=\"201a188\"><span class=\"stk--svg-wrapper\"><div class=\"stk--inner-svg\"><svg style=\"height:0;width:0\"><defs><linearGradient id=\"linear-gradient-201a188\" x1=\"0\" x2=\"100%\" y1=\"0\" y2=\"0\"><stop offset=\"0%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-201-a-188-color-1)\"><\/stop><stop offset=\"100%\" style=\"stop-opacity:1;stop-color:var(--linear-gradient-201-a-188-color-2)\"><\/stop><\/linearGradient><\/defs><\/svg><svg data-prefix=\"fas\" data-icon=\"chevron-down\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-chevron-down fa-w-14\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"32\" height=\"32\"><path fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/summary>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-column stk-block-column stk-column stk-block stk-aee872e stk-block-accordion__content\" data-v=\"4\" data-block-id=\"aee872e\"><div class=\"stk-column-wrapper stk-block-column__content stk-container stk-aee872e-container stk--no-background stk--no-padding\"><div class=\"stk-block-content stk-inner-blocks stk-aee872e-inner-blocks\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-text stk-block-text stk-block stk-a06eab0\" data-block-id=\"a06eab0\"><p class=\"stk-block-text__text\">According to the FDA, the deferral for low hemoglobin is only 1-day, before becoming eligible to attempt to donate again. For some people with a borderline test result, this may be acceptable. However, many folks will need to work to increase their hemoglobin and iron levels. MEDIC checks your hemoglobin level before each blood or platelet donation to ensure your level is acceptable to donate. Most people find that it could take several weeks of eating&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/health.clevelandclinic.org\/how-to-add-more-iron-to-your-diet\/\">foods<\/a>&nbsp;rich in iron, combined with multivitamins with iron or iron supplements, to increase their levels.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Thank you for your recent attempt to donate blood products with MEDIC Regional Blood Center. Low hemoglobin is a common deferral for donors all over the area and country. MEDIC recommends a few steps to help increase your hemoglobin (Hgb) levels before returning to donate. 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