Thanks for that - it's nothing special really. My left arm just happens to be a "good bleeder" when it comes to giving blood.

This time around I was that close to failing the iron count test. I was tested 3 times (106/116/124). If the iron count is below 120, you get banned from donating for 3 months.
And to top it all off, my left arm is still a bit sore - that would have something to do with the fact that it took 2 tries to hit the blood vessel with the needle.

I've even managed to get a freind to start doing it. I went with them their first time & they ended up getting light-headed & nearly fainted.

Happy blood donating