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Plasma donation, also known as plasmapheresis, is a great way to help people in need while earning a couple of bucks. Plasma is a component in your blood that helps promote clotting, but it also carries other parts of your blood, including platelets. Plasma is in high demand because it’s a key ingredient in medical research and pharmaceuticals. If donating your plasma sounds like something you may be interested in, read on to learn everything you need to know about what to expect when you book an appointment to donate your plasma.
Things You Should Know
- Anyone can donate plasma so long as they’re an adult, they’re over 110 pounds (50 kg), and they’re healthy.
- You can typically earn $50-100 for each plasma donation, and you can donate once every 28 days.
- Donating plasma is relatively painless; most people compare it to a prolonged blood drawing.
Steps
Expert Q&A
Tips
- Most clinics don’t offer payment for blood donations because it might encourage people to lie about their health status, which would put people at risk. Since plasma is mainly used for research purposes, there’s less of a risk and clinics offer pay.[14]Thanks
References
- ↑ https://www.blood.co.uk/plasma/who-can-donate-plasma/
- ↑ https://www.blood.ca/en/blood/donating-blood/donation-process
- ↑ https://www.blood.co.uk/the-donation-process/after-your-donation/how-your-body-replaces-blood/
- ↑ http://www.donatingplasma.org/who
- ↑ https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/blood-donation/about/pac-20385144
- ↑ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK138219/
- ↑ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK138219/
- ↑ http://www.donatingplasma.org/how
- ↑ https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/blood-donation/about/pac-20385144
- ↑ https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/blood-donation/about/pac-20385144
- ↑ https://money.com/donate-plasma-for-money/
- ↑ https://money.com/donate-plasma-for-money/
- ↑ https://www.blood.co.uk/the-donation-process/after-your-donation/how-your-body-replaces-blood/
- ↑ https://stanfordbloodcenter.org/pulse-volunteer-donations/
About this article
If you’re at least 18 years old and you want to donate plasma, visit a plasma collection center in your area. Bring your current photo ID, social security card, and proof of your address, such as a bill that’s in your name. Also, the process will take about 2 hours, so bring music or something to read. When you get to the center, you’ll be asked to undergo a medical exam and answer questions about your medical history. If they approve you to donate, try to relax as they insert the needle to obtain your plasma. Keep reading for tips from our Medical co-author on how to take care of yourself after you donate plasma!
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