Red Cross Introduces RapidPass

American Red Cross blood and platelet donors can now help save lives in less time by using the new Red Cross RapidPass online health history system.

The Red Cross says that RapidPass streamlines the donation experience by allowing donors to complete pre-donation reading and health history questions online from the convenience of a computer at home or work.

According to the Red Cross, it became available to donors locally on October 26 and is expected to reduce the time donors with a RapidPass spend at Red Cross blood drives by up to 15 minutes.

Red Cross officials said that when people come to donate, they are giving more than blood or platelets, they are also generously giving their time and add that RapidPass is a simple, convenient way for Red Cross donors to make the most of their time while helping save lives.

To get a RapidPass on the day of a blood donation with the Red Cross, donors should visit redcrossblood.org/rapidpass, complete all of the questions, then print their RapidPass or show it on a mobile device when they come to donate.

Though an appointment is not needed to use RapidPass, donors are encouraged to make an appointment by using the Blood Donor App, visiting redcrossblood.org, or calling 1-800-REDCROSS (1-800-733-2767) to further expedite their donation.