What happens when you donate plasma?Donating plasma takes just over an hour. This includes some checks before you donate and having a drink and snack after you donate. Show
Watch Albert, a regular plasma donor, explain what happens when you donate. Before you donateWhen you arrive, we’ll check if you have any symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19) and you’ll fill in a health questionnaire. We will review your health questionnaire and check your veins, iron level and pulse. If there's any reason why you can't donate, we'll explain why and let you know if and when you can donate in the future. While you donateIt takes about 35 minutes to donate one bag (700ml) of plasma. Your blood is collected out of the vein of one arm. A machine separates plasma from red blood cells. Plasma is collected in a bag and red blood cells are returned to your vein using the same needle. After you donateThere's time to rest, have a drink and snack, and book your next appointment. January 29, 2020 To ensure your continued health and safety during plasma donation, there are limits to how frequently you are able to donate. You may donate twice in a seven-day period and need at least one day in between donations. Your body quickly replaces the lost plasma, which is why you’re able to donate fairly frequently! As a reminder, during plasma donations, we only take your plasma. Your red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets are all returned back to your body. In whole blood donations, ALL of these blood components are
taken and donated - plasma, red and white blood cells, and platelets. That is why with whole blood donations, you must wait longer between donations. Now, to expand on the question of donation frequency: what if you’ve recently given blood, can you still donate plasma? If you’ve recently donated blood, you must wait
8 weeks until you can donate blood or plasma again. This is why many individuals thinking of donating both will donate plasma FIRST (Thank you! Both your blood and plasma donations save lives). By donating plasma first, you only have to wait a few days before you are able to donate blood. We are so thankful for our donors who ask insightful questions and contribute their life-saving plasma. Anytime you have
questions, pop into your nearest BPL Plasma center or give us a call. We’d happily walk you through the donation process, safety precautions, and more. Donation ExperiencePlasma Donation Made EasyWhen you choose to donate with Octapharma Plasma, we want to create an experience that gives you a sense of pride and purpose. We strive to elevate the plasma donation process by providing the highest quality environment and services. Here’s a peak at the plasma donation requirements & what you should expect during your first visit.  In a Short Amount of Time, You Can Make a Big DifferenceHow long a plasma donation takesYour first visit will take longer than returning donations, because of the initial donor suitability screening. This screening includes a video, medical history, and brief health questionnaire. Your return visits will take a little over an hour and will not include the initial health screening. To maximize your experience, it is very important to be hydrated, so make sure you drink plenty of water the day before and the day of your donation. What to Expect During Your First VisitWelcomeAs a first-time donor, a staff member will greet you at the front desk to review your documents. LearnThen, you will be given a brief educational video to watch. Health ScreeningFrom there, you will have a free health screening and complete a medical questionnaire with one of our medical staff to ensure you are an excellent candidate to donate. DonateSit down and relax while you donate. One of our licensed phlebotomists will be available to you throughout the donation process. PaymentAfter a successful donation, you will be given your Octapharma Plasma prepaid card and your donor fee will be loaded within 24 hours. ReturnDon’t forget to come back within 14 days of your first visit. We cannot use your first plasma donation until you make your second donation with us. We know you may have questions, visit our FAQs page to find out what other donors ask us.Plasma Donation ResourcesQuick Links to Donor ToolsOctaAppPlasma donation at your fingertips with our mobile app. OctaPassMake your next plasma donation experience seamless & efficient by filling out our online OctaPass. Learn more about how it works. Donor PortalDetermine your upcoming payment level based on your last 35 days of plasma donations. OctaRewardsOur way of recognizing & rewarding valued donors! As a member, you earn points to qualify for tiered rewards including Express Passes, e-gift card Find Your Plasma CenterHow long after giving plasma can you give again?Blood plasma takes 24 to 48 hours to regenerate, which is why there must be at least one day in between donations. The seven-day limit allows for additional downtime so that the body can rest and replenish.
Can I donate plasma at two different locations?No. To protect our donors' health and minimize the risk of donating more often than permitted, donors aren't allowed to donate at more than one center. All plasma donation centers communicate regularly to verify that donors are complying with this policy.
What happens if you donate plasma too often?For donors who donate frequently or for an extended amount of time, there is a risk for depleting immunoglobulin levels, which can lower the ability to fight off infections. Be sure to check in with your healthcare provider to monitor your immunoglobulin levels if you are a frequent plasma donor.
Does plasma replace itself after you donate it?How long will it take to replenish the pint of blood I donate? Your body will replace the blood volume (plasma) within 48 hours. It will take four to eight weeks for your body to completely replace the red blood cells you donated. The average adult has eight to 12 pints of blood.
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