I made an appointment and attempted to donate platelets last Saturday. Drove all the way from Franklin to the American Red Cross center in Dedham specifically to donate platelets.
Unfortunately, during the check-in process my iron count check came up high at 17.5 (20 being the max). Although, I could have still donated, if I insisted, I was told that being that high the already 2+ hour process of platelet donation could go as high as 3+ hours as a result. I was instead encouraged to donate whole blood, so I did 1-pint. I'm now in the 5-Gallon Donor club!
The good news is I don't need to wait to donate platelets with my above 1-pint donation, so I'll be looking to schedule and try this once again.
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