Surgery

You cannot give blood if you are waiting for surgery that is likely to require a blood transfusion or you are having surgery for any serious medical condition.

You cannot give blood if you are having any medical investigation or tests or if you waiting for results of investigations or tests.

You cannot give blood if you have ever had brain or spinal cord surgery in the UK on or after 01st January 1980.

How long after surgery do I have to wait before I give blood?

The length of time in which you are allowed to give blood after surgery depends on:

The medical condition / reason for which you had surgery

The type of surgery and recovery period

If you are fully recovered and discharged from follow-up care

Please call us for further advice on 1800 731 137.

NB: You cannot give blood if you received a blood transfusion on or after 1st January 1980. (Please see entry for blood transfusion)