High Hematocrit Level

[Emery]

I give double red platelets. They only take the cells, not the clear plasma. You can't donate as often when you do that vs. total blood donation however. That will get your Hematocrit down immediately.

Double red blood cells!!! The way to go! But like thebrick stated cant do it as often. I just donated today and can't again until July! The lady drawing said it would reduce HgB by 2 points!

 

[hellraiser27]

Does asprin actually help?

 

[Emery]

Does asprin actually help?

It helps prevent clotting... that's why I use it... It doesn't reduce hemoglobin... mine was 17.2 today, but I donated a double RBC, so we'll see... I'm gonna go back and do it again in July!

Mine usually run 15 - 16 anyways... Mine was high end of normal...

 

[hellraiser27]

Doesn't anyone find it a little wrong to donate blood laced with gear?