Becoming a Plasma Donor This month BioLife plasma donors can get an extra $150 by referring a friend to donate plasma.
What do they test your blood for when you donate plasma?
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 testing 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.
What can disqualify you from donating plasma?
- Illness. People who have a fever, productive cough, or are feeling generally unwell shouldn't donate. ...
- Medical conditions. ...
- Low iron. ...
- Medications. ...
- Travel.
Do they test for antibodies when you donate plasma?
Only successful donations from those who give whole blood, platelets, plasma and red cells, beginning Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021, and for a limited time into the future, will be tested for the COVID-19 antibodies.30 ago 2021