Non-Blood Trivia
The tissue that connects muscle to bone
What is a tendon?
Which blood vessel carries deoxygenated blood?
What are veins?
The number of times that Darpal took his learner's test
What is three times?
Age to donate stem cells
17-35 years old
How long do I have to wait after a dental cleaning to donate?
24 hours / a day
The formula to calculate density
What is mass/volume?
How much volume of blood do people donate per donation?
What is 480mL (2 juice boxes)?
What is Anandita's major?
Bioinformatics (She might say Health Sciences instead though)
If I donate my stem cells will they ever be replaced?
Yes, the body replaces donated blood stem cells within two - six weeks. After donating, most donors are back to their usual routine in a few days.
Which cancer type can never donate blood after being cancer free?
What is leukemia/ lymphoma / blood cancer?
The number of bones that a shark has
What is zero?
How much blood is needed for a liver transplant
Up to 100 units
The number of pets that Sophia owns
What is four pets? (1 corgi, 3 frogs)
What are the two ways to donate stem cells called?
Peripheral blood stem cells or bone marrow
What is the MadCow deferral for Western Europe?
You are not eligible to donate if you have spent a cumulative total of 5 years or more in France and/or Ireland (republic of Ireland) between January 1, 1980 and December 31, 2001
The number of teeth that an adult human has
What is 32?
How many patients need blood transfusions each year in the US and Canada?
What is 4.5 million?
What is Sraddha's dog's name?
Who is Blu?
Can I donate stem cells if I am diabetic that is insulin-dependent?
No, because donors with this condition have an increased risk of complications during the donation process
What do low ferritin levels means?
If ferritin is low, it reliably indicates low iron stores and is a good predictor of who may develop low hemoglobin (anemia).
What was built as a tomb for pharaohs?
What is a pyramid?
Name a use for plasma donations
Possible answers: Serious burns, shock, cancer, bone marrow therapy, etc.
How fast Aryan can solve a Rubik's cube (hint: <1 minute)
What is 28 seconds?
How are stem cell matches determined?
Using Human Leukocite Antigens (HLA) on white blood cell surface
I lived in Germany and was in close proximity to the Chernobyl disaster. At the time I was told I wasn't able to donate. Is this still the case?
There is currently no direct deferrral for those who lived in Germany. However, due to the possible exposure to toxicity, we would recommend that you consult our 24/7 nurse hotline to discuss this in detail.