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FAQs

What would disqualify me from donating plasma? ›

Those diagnosed with a serious or chronic illness–like high blood pressure, epilepsy, HIV/AIDS, or a primary immunodeficiency (PI)–are not eligible to donate plasma. Those who have high blood pressure would need to be tested to see what their current blood pressure is at the time of donating.

You can contact a plasma center near you to get more information about payments and incentives. You can receive up to $100 for your first donation. You can earn up to $700 during your first month as a donor, through the iGive Rewards program.

But aside from the lifestyle changes, donating plasma has direct benefits on your cholesterol levels. Studies have shown that the collection process for plasma can clean the blood, which helps regulate cholesterol in the blood and decrease your risk of heart disease.

BioLife Plasma Services is among the top payers in the plasma donation industry. New donors at BioLife can earn up to $900 in their first month through various promotions and bonuses.

All donors must be screened for HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C at each donation using nucleic amplified testing (NAT), a state-of-the-art method that tests for the DNA particles of the virus. In addition, each plasma donation is tested for antibodies that the body produces in response to a virus.

Participants who qualify can earn up to $500 per donation, or up to $1000 per week simply by donating plasma and helping others. If we don't have a center near you, we pay all travel related expenses to get you to/from the nearest center and you still earn your compensation for the donation.

Some people can make $900 by donating plasma. This is usually only possible for first-time donors who receive new donor bonus offers or those who donate multiple times a month.

For most people, donating plasma does not cause any side effects, but some donors can experience fatigue, bruising, bleeding, or dehydration. Additionally, you may feel dizzy or lightheaded. While not typical, fainting can also occur. It's rare, but more serious infections or reactions can occur, which can be treated.

People burn around 500 calories¹ from a blood or plasma donation as the body uses energy to replace the donation. Lifeblood Executive Director of Donor Services, Cath Stone, said that's the equivalent of approximately 12 mini Easter eggs.

Who should not donate blood plasma? ›

They include people who have: Injected drugs or steroids not prescribed by a doctor within the last three months. Tested positive for HIV. Had close contact in the last 12 months with someone who had viral hepatitis.

Plasma donation, or apheresis, is a relatively safe procedure, but there can be minor side effects. These include feeling faint or dizzy, and bleeding, bruising, or inflammation around the donation site. Rarely, an embolism can occur. Plasma is the liquid part of the blood.

When you're financially strapped, selling plasma can be an appealing option to drum up some quick cash. Pharmaceutical companies often pay around $50 per donation for the pale-yellow blood component, a key ingredient in medications that treat immune disorders and other illnesses.

There are four major blood groups: A, B, AB and O. Donors who are blood group AB are special plasma donors because their plasma can be given to any of the other blood types. Because of this, AB plasma is frequently in high demand.

Donating plasma can be a relatively low-effort side hustle. That's what sold us on the idea — our friends told us they give plasma and read books or watch movies on their phones, which are things they would probably do at home, anyway.

Taking some medications may disqualify you from donating plasma. Examples include some blood thinning, cancer, and HIV drugs. The ineligibility period may span from days to the rest of your life.

You can donate as long as you feel well when you come to donate, and your blood pressure is below 180 systolic (first number) and below 100 diastolic (second number) at the time of donation. Medications for high blood pressure do not disqualify you from donating.

Next, the screening staff member inspects your arm. They are checking for rashes, plaques, and vein issues that may make it difficult to donate.

Many people with obesity can donate blood (also called “plasma”). Often, blood donation centers consider donors with obesity on a case-by-case basis and will look at their overall health to determine eligibility. Obesity can increase a person's chances of developing several health conditions.