Donating Platelets vs Whole Blood

[DWH1128]

I've been donating whole blood since I started TRT. The girls at the blood center have been asking me to donate platelets instead due to my blood type being universal for platelets. I've donated platelets several times since March. It's a longer process that involves taking your platelets and returning blood back to you. Do you still get the advantages of whole blood donation with donating platelets?

 

[Vince]

I've been donating whole blood since I started TRT. The girls at the blood center have been asking me to donate platelets instead due to my blood type being universal for platelets. I've donated platelets several times since March. It's a longer process that involves taking your platelets and returning blood back to you. Do you still get the advantages of whole blood donation with donating platelets?

the drop is usually minimal compared to whole blood donation.

 

[DWH1128]

Damn, they really make me feel guilty for not donating platelets.