Posts by Robert Hughes2

I'm a college student and a frequent blood donor—already hit the ten-donation mark—but since I'm short on cash right now, I'm looking into donating (okay, selling) plasma instead. 😬

What’s the actual process here?
Who do I contact to find out if they're even accepting donors, what kind of screenings I have to go through, and all that other stuff? 🤷

I need the specifics! 😉

Hey everyone!

From what I can gather, you've all figured out that plasma donation can be done weekly and that there's cash involved in exchange. If I've managed to misunderstand the basics, please set me straight.

I have a few specific questions.

What does the process look like before that first plasma session? Do I need to make an appointment (how, who, and where?), and are there any mandatory screenings or tests I should know about?
Also, does donating plasma affect my ability to donate whole blood? I’m a regular donor, so I need to know if this will mess with my usual three-month rotation.
And does plasma donation get recorded in my official blood donation record?

Thanks in advance! 🙂