The American Red Cross requires a 12-month waiting period for all people who have gotten a tattoo.

tattoos and giving blood

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requires a person to wait 12 months after getting a tattoo before they can donate blood. This is because a tattoo increases the risk of a person getting an infection, which may then be transmitted through the donated blood.

versiti blood center of Wisconsin

Versiti Blood Center of Wisconsin states that if the tattoo was applied in a state that does not regulate tattoo facilities, they require a 12-month waiting period to donate. If the tattoo was applied in a state that regulates tattoo facilities, the waiting period is only 4 months.

carter blood center

Carter Blood Center requires a 12-month waiting period for all people who have gotten a tattoo, regardless of where it was applied.

red cross

The American Red Cross requires a 12-month waiting period for all people who have gotten a tattoo.

carter blood drive

Carter Blood Drive requires a 12-month waiting period for all people who have gotten a tattoo, regardless of where it was applied.