ntial donor meets all of the criteria, a few simple tests are performed and then donation can begin.1.Temperature and blood pressure are both taken2.A drop of blood is taken from the ear to run other tests on. 3.When these tests are complete, the donor is given a donation bag which will hold approximately 1 pint of blood.4.The actual donation process usually only takes about 10 minutes.5.After donating some people may feel a little light headed or fainta. There are rarely any serious side effects from donating bloodb. Most problems can be avoided by resting after donating and staying for free juice and a snack to help replenish the body.6.Donating blood poses no serious health threats to the donor, and by donating blood, many people are able to benefit in return.C.People who receive donated blood include cancer patients, gunshot victims, car accident victims, and burn victims.1.Red blood cells are used for patients with chronic anemia or acute blood loss.2.Platelets are used for patients with cancer and those recovering from organ or bone marrow transplants.3.Plasma is used for people with severe liver disease, clotting deficiencies, or burns.4.The Red Cross removes leukocytes from donated blood because leukocytes are very helpful in fighting infection in the donors body, but tend to cause problems when given to the recipient. 5.The division, testing, and labeling of blood ensures that all of the blood that can be used is used for people who are in desperate need.V.ConclusionA.I hope that I have explained to you all the steps involved in donating blood and where the blood ends up.1. Requirements for being a blood doner2. Brief summary of the blood donation procedure3. People who receive and benefit from donated bloodB.According to nationwide statistics, most people dont give blood because "it takes up too much time". In just one hour you can help save a life....
