How Much Do You Get Paid To Donate Plasma For The First Time?

Technological advances made in modern medicine have allowed sustainability of an individual’s life through the donation of blood and organs such as the heart, kidneys and liver. Let’s know more about HOW MUCH DO YOU GET PAID TO DONATE PLASMA FOR THE FIRST TIME?

Payment.  

Centers such as the Red Cross do not offer any form of payment. They also ask donors to help as a form of charity. 

Donation centres. 

1. CSL plasma services has locations in different countries such as Hungary and the US with multiple locations in different states.  
2. BioLife plasma services have donation centres in Michigan, Florida, Wisconsin, Maryland, Massachusetts, Ohio and North Carolina. 
3. BPL plasma services have opened 26 centres in different states with headquarters in Texas.
4. Biotest plasma services 

Centers such as CSL and biotest plasma pay $50. Biotest will need a commitment of 10 scheduled donation sessions and pay $30-45 with subsequent donations. CSL has more promotions therefore more potential benefits for donors. When it comes to referrals BioLife plasma services pay $100 per referral and is followed by CSL plasma paying $20.

Considerations when choosing a donation center. 

1.  Through keen observations on how clean the facility is, their floors, donation rooms and equipment. Make sure they use new needles when they start the procedure. This is to avoid getting infected with HIV and hepatitis B and C. 
2. Smaller centers such as biotest pay donors more to encourage more and more people to come and donate. 
3. Choose a center that is conveniently located in your state and city. Make sure you can easily access transportation services. 
4. With the rising inflation rates most people are looking for side hustles. If a paid donation sounds reasonable make sure you get your compensation on time. 

The payments are to help compensate donors for the time spent donating and helping them.  

Donors can be donated every 2 weeks and with the added benefits of promotions coupons and referrals, you can over $800 per month. 

Money earned through the donation of plasma is not taxable, and is considered a service to the country.  

Donation eligibility. 

1. Donors should be at least 18 years, younger individuals who wish to donate should be accompanied by a guardian and donation should be supervised. 
2. Should not have been infected by any sexually transmitted infections. 
3. Body art such as tattoos and piercings should have completely healed and be 12 months or older. 
4. You’ll be asked about any existing conditions such as asthma, tuberculosis and sickle cell anaemia. 
5. Donors should be at least 50kgs. 
6. Inform the medical personnel of any medication you have used within the last 3 days 

Why you might be ineligible to donate plasma. 

1. Have a history of injectable drugs such as heroin, cocaine and steroids. 
2. Cold sores from the previous outbreak are still not healed. 
3. You are pregnant or have given birth within the last 6 months 
4. Diseases such as Tuberculosis may first need to be treated. 
5. If you have high blood pressure.

How to maintain your eligibility status. 

1. Practice safe sex by using a condom therefore preventing transmission of any infections such HIV and being with one partner minimizing risks of infection transition. 
2. Eat a well balanced diet. 
3. Avoid alcohol and coffee since they dehydrate the body. 
4. Maintain the minimum daily water intake. 
5. Always seek medical attention to ensure correct diagnosis and seek treatment before progression of any infections.  
6. If you notice any bruising in your joints notify a health care profession. 

What happens before, during and after donation. 

1. The process begins by presenting your identification documents and a member of the center’s staff will tell you about the rate card. 
2. The health worker will come and conduct a physical exam checking your weight, blood pressure and general well-being such as looking for veins. 
3. A questionnaire form will be presented and questions will be about your medical histories such as blood group, sexual activity and physical wellbeing. After filling in the form you’ll sign in your signature to show it was a consented donation. 
4. During the actual donation, an intravenous line injected draws blood sending it to a machine that separates plasma from red blood cells and platelets which will be put back into the donor’s body since plasma is the only component required.  
5. After the donation is complete you’ll be offered a snack. You’ll be advised to take plenty of water and juice, a balanced diet and rest.

Plasma type AB is highly desired since it can be transfused to an individual regardless of their blood type

Conclusion 

Plasma donation is possible due to the blood components’ long shelf life and many uses in the pharmaceutical industry. 

Plasma donated is used to help patients with severe blood loss and cancer patients whose body is unable to make plasma naturally due to the rigorous treatment in the form of chemotherapy and radiotherapy. 

Donors are therefore encouraged to do it for free.