Health Screenings and Blood Donation
When you donate blood, you help provide lifesaving care to patients. You also receive a free mini health screening during your visit! This screening gives you helpful information you can track over time through your secure donor account or the American Red Cross Blood Donor App. Your health is an important part of your donor journey, and we want you to feel informed and empowered at every step.
Donating blood not only saves lives; it gives you valuable health insights at no cost. Know your numbers, track trends, and take charge of your health while making a lifesaving impact.
What Happens During Your Health Screening
Blood pressure is an indicator of overall cardiovascular function and risk of health conditions such as hypertension.
Hemoglobin is a protein that contains iron and carries oxygen to the tissues in your body.
Your pulse rate is your heart’s rhythm, or the number of times your heart beats per minute.
How to View Your Results
After your donation, your results are added to your secure online donor account and available in the Red Cross Blood Donor App within a few days. You can access this information, as well as past health information obtained during prior donations, at any time.
Open your Red Cross Blood Donor App or log in to your online donor account.
On the home screen, go to Health Charts to see your most recent readings.
Use the Health Charts feature to view trends in your blood pressure and hemoglobin, as well as A1C if you’ve donated during a designated testing period.
Why These Numbers Matter
Keeping an eye on your readings can help you notice changes that may be worth discussing with your health care provider, including:
- High blood pressure, a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke;
- Low hemoglobin, which may signal anemia;
- Changes in A1C that could indicate prediabetes or diabetes early on.
Understanding your results can support your long-term wellness and may lead to helpful conversations with your care team. Our goal is for every donor to feel informed and empowered. If you have questions about your results or how to access them, please check our FAQ page.
