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My height is 5'8.My weight is 59kgs.So i am underweight now.My rbc count is slightly high.Doctor asked me to donate blood.But can i do that as i am underweight now?
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The cut off limit in terms of weight for males is 47 kg. You can donate blood without any hesitation provided other criterias are fulfilled.
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