How to Donate Plasma
Plasma is a yellow, liquid substance that is part of the roughly 12 pints of blood you have in your body. Through a process called plasmapheresis, you can donate a portion of your plasma to help drug companies make products to prevent and treat diseases including rubella, measles, hepatitis B, tetanus and rabies. Additionally, plasma treats hemophilia and some immune system conditions. Some plasma collection centers may collect plasma for cosmetics and other consumer goods. Your donor coordinator can tell you how the center uses the plasma. You can find a plasma donation center by searching in an online database. 1. Preparing for the Donation a. Determine if you meet eligibility requirements. In order to donate plasma, you must meet certain requirements. Make sure you know what these requirements are ahead of time. All plasma donors must be at least 18 years old. A plasma donor must weigh at least 110 pounds. You also must pass a medi...