Do you currently feel healthy and do you have any signs of a cold or fever?

Unfortunately, you cannot donate blood at the moment. However, we look forward to receiving your blood donation as soon as you feel completely healthy again. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

In the last 4 weeks, did you take medicine - including over-the-counter medicines (e.g. tablets, injections, suppositories), had a medical procedure or a vaccination?

You may not donate blood for some time after taking certain medications and after medical procedures. In order to be able to assess your individual eligibility to donate, we require further information on the time, name and, if applicable, the form of application. Please contact your regional blood donation service. You will also not be able to donate blood for some time after vaccinations. Use the vaccination check to check whether you are currently able to donate blood or contact us.

In the last 72 hours, did you have a dental hygiene or dental treatment?

Small injuries occur during these treatments. These can be entry points for bacteria and viruses. To rule out inflammation or infection, a waiting period of:

• 24 hours after tartar removal or simple fillings
• 1 week after tooth extraction
• 2 weeks after discontinuation of antibiotic treatment and disappearance of symptoms after complicated extraction or surgical intervention.

In the last four months, have you had a new piercing / a new tattoo or an acupuncture treatment?

Small injuries occur during these treatments. These can be entry points for bacteria and viruses. To rule out inflammation or infection, a waiting period of 4 months applies. Please contact us if you have any questions.

In the last six months, have you been months outside of Switzerland?

Whether or not you are able to donate blood requires further clarification. In many countries there is an increased risk of contracting infectious diseases. In order to minimise the risk of transmission for blood recipients, waiting periods must be observed depending on the country and infection. You can find more information in our travel check or contact us.

Have you had sexual contact with changing partners in the past 12 months or with a new partner in the last 4 months?

Certain behaviours increase the risk of transmitting dangerous infectious diseases. For the safety of blood recipients, such risk situations must be taken into account. You can find more detailed information in the blood donation questionnaire or contact us.