What is plasma? Plasma is a gold liquid that makes up a little more than half of your blood. It supports proper body function, helps move essential nutrients through your body, and so much more. Learn more about plasma.
What are platelets? latelets are tiny blood cells that are essential to proper blood clotting. Platelets also help repair and heal damaged blood vessels. Learn more about platelets.
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Why are plasma and platelet donations so important? Right now, creating plasma or platelets in a lab is not possible. Without plasma and platelet donors like you, researchers, scientists and physicians could not provide life-changing therapies to those who need them most. That’s also why we pay our donors.
What is the difference between donating plasma or platelets and donating blood? When you donate whole blood, it goes directly into a collection bag and is later processed in a lab. When you donate plasma, however, the blood drawn from your arm goes through a special machine that collects the plasma and returns your red blood cells and platelets to you.
Similarly, when you donate platelets, your platelets are collected, and your red blood cells and plasma are returned to you.
Does donating plasma or platelets hurt? Donating plasma or platelets shouldn’t hurt and should feel like a whole blood donation (or a blood draw at your doctor’s office). You may feel a light stinging sensation when the needle is inserted, but it should subside quickly. Our skilled team members are dedicated to ensuring your entire donation experience is safe, comfortable and positive.
What is Plasmapheresis or Plateletpheresis? Plasmapheresis removes whole blood from a donor through an IV, separates the components (plasma, platelets and red blood cells) in a special machine, sends the gold-colored plasma to a collection bag, and returns the red blood cells and platelets to the donor.
Plateletpheresis is the same type of procedure. Whole blood is removed from a donor through an IV, and separated into platelets, plasma and red blood cells in a special machine. The platelets are sent to a collection bag and the red blood cells and plasma are returned to the donor.
How long does it take to donate plasma? Plasma donations take longer than a typical blood donation. First-time donors should plan to be at PlasmaSource for about 2 hours. Return donors should plan to be at PlasmaSource for 1-1.5 hours for each donation. Learn more about what to expect at your donation.
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How long does it take to donate platelets? Platelet donations take longer than blood and plasma donations. Platelet donors should plan to be at PlasmaSource for about 2.5 hours. Learn more about what to expect at your donation.
How often can you donate plasma? Your plasma regenerates quickly, often within 48 hours (if you stay hydrated). Because of this, you can safely donate twice in seven days (but not more than once in 48 hours).
How often can you donate platelets? Platelets regenerate quickly and can be safely donated once every seven days.
What should you eat after donating plasma or platelets? After your donation, it’s important to eat foods rich in protein, iron and electrolytes and drink plenty of water. This helps your body recover faster and replenish the lost plasma.
What are the residency requirements for donating plasma and platelets at PlasmaSource? All PlasmaSource donors must live within the designated PlasmaSource collections area, about a 30-mile radius from a PlasmaSource donation center. Distance may vary slightly by ZIP code. If you are unsure if you live within the PlasmaSource collections area, please contact us at 866-442-9268.
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