VHDA Flexible Alternative: LP and DU approvals will also be accepted for VHDA's Flexible Alternative. The loans are to be input as either a Flex 97 (DU) or an Alt 97( LP) loan program. The approval also applies to credit qualifying issues only (i.e. credit, ratios, employment).
A. You can safely donate your whole blood every 8 weeks, automated red cells every 16 weeks, platelets every 3 days up to 24 times each year, and plasma every 28 days. A. Eat at your regular meal times and drink plenty of fluids before donating.
Directed red blood cell donations are held for you for 25 days. Directed platelet donations are held for you for 4 days. After that, the donations may be given to someone else. Back to top Can I give blood for myself? Sometimes, we encourage people scheduled for surgery to donate their own blood. Itâs stored and given back if and when you need it.