We do not fully understand if lupus antibodies would cause any harm if infused into someone without lupus, although we have little reason to believe that this would be dangerous. Even if there were a small theoretical risk of a side effect for the blood recipient, we know for sure that the person receiving blood would not develop lupus. This is because lupus is not contagious or infectious, and therefore cannot be transmitted to other people.

It is important to know that when people donate blood, the components are separated. For example, red blood cells and platelets are separated from plasma and antibodies. This means that for most blood donations, antibodies, the component that some worry about, are removed. Individuals with lupus can therefore donate blood and platelets, and the American Red Cross has a policy of accepting blood donations from people with lupus.

Thank you! I've been a registered donor for 26 years now and have never regretted it and if I thought I couldn't be one now I would be devastated.

I'm not 100% sure, but I don't think you can. I've been told they won't let me donate blood because of my diagnosis :/

You can be a Donor if you have Lupus. There are so many organs that are needed. So Please be a Donor. I have my Sister's Kidney. You can be a donor even if you are still alive. There is really a need for Bone Marrow and Kidneys. You can live with one kidney but if you still want children women should have both kidneys so only donate a kidney if your done having children.

That's a great question, i would like to find out as well