Is this true when you get a tattoo?

Question

Is it true when u get or have a tattoo

you can't give blood why is it and if this isn't true

why have people said so?

Answer 1

When you get a tattoo, depending on where you live, you usually can't donate blood until a year after receiving the tattoo.  They have you wait to be sure that you haven't contracted any infections, diseases, or viruses such as hepatitis.

http://www.redcross.org/donate/give/

Answer 2

Yes, it's true.  A tattoo is essentially an open wound.  It's just a precautionary method, in case there is a potential infection in your blood.  No big deal.  

Answer 3

the risk of spreading infection, a tattoo is kind of like an open wound.

Answer 4

Jen's right, you also cannot donate plasma.. and it's the same for piercings too.

Answer 5

It depends on the state you are in. I have 11 tattoos. My most recent tattoo is less than 6 weeks old and I gave blood today. I have never been turned down to give blood over a tattoo. I live here in North Carolina were they have to have health inspections in Tattoo Parlors. You must have a permit surgical grade needles and tile on the floor.  Of course in Va you can not give blood for a year after getting one so it all depends on your state. Hope I helped.  

Answer 6

you have to wait one whole year to give blood after getting a tattoo. i actually asked the people i donate with last time i donated. its because of the ink. something about te ink might not be completely clean or something even if they use a brand new needle (make sure they do) so they said its because of the ink i for get the whole reason but that's the jist of it. 12 months later and your good to go.