Preparing to Donate Platelets
Platelet (Apheresis) Donors: Are You Ready?
If you are, we'd love to have you become our next Platelet (Apheresis) Donor.
Part of being ready is making sure your diet is rich in calcium and iron, and that you haven't taken any medications that could affect the way platelets work.
Learn more about the Platelet Donor diet:
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- Calcium Content of Selected Foods (PDF)
- Foods Rich In Iron (PDF)
- Medications That Affect Platelet Function (PDF)


















