Do all plasma centers share information?

Those living within the donor recruitment area that includes Mexico or Canada are eligible to donate at that Grifols plasma donor center, as long as the residents meet the donation criteria and provide the required identification and documentation. How are medical emergencies handled?

How long do you have to wait to go from one plasma center to another?

An 8 week deferral is usually for blood loss. It takes approximately 8 weeks for your body to replace those red blood cells. If you want to continue to donate don’t go somewhere else. Wait your 8 weeks then if you want to change centers do it then.

Do plasma centers have a database?

The National Donor Deferral Registry (NDDR®) is a database of permanently deferred source plasma donors in North America. The NDDR® first was made available to all blood and source plasma facilities in December 1993.

What happens if I donate plasma more than twice a week?

FALSE – It is healthy to donate once or twice each week, if there is a 48-hour period between each donation. Plasma is 90\% water and frequent donation will not harm you. It can lead to side effects such as dizziness and fatigue, but staying hydrated can help avoid these.

What would disqualify me from donating plasma?

People can’t donate if they have or had tuberculosis, heart disease (and currently taking medication for it), sickle cell anemia, certain types of cancer, or malaria (contracted in the past three years or travelled to an endemic area in the past year).

How do I know if I’m deferred from donating plasma?

This is an industry-wide database where every donor is checked to ensure they are eligible. The primary way you get permanently deferred is if you test positive for HIV, Hepatitis B, or Hepatitis C.

What can disqualify you from donating plasma?

Does donating plasma weaken your immune system?

Does donating plasma reduce my own antibody levels? No, plasma donation will not lower your own antibody levels. In a healthy adult, the immune system is able to create new antibodies and replace your donated plasma within 48 hours.

How much does CSL plasma pay for plasma?

*Donors can get up to $1,100. Payments and promotions for eligible, qualified donors vary by location and weight. Ask the center manager at your preferred donation location for details. You can save lives while earning some money!

Can you donate plasma if you take antidepressants?

Patients can donate while taking antidepressants, mood stabilizers, antipsychotics, and anticonvulsants. During PP, solutes in plasma such as drugs can be removed, increasing drug clearance by 30\%.