Editors @ New York, Tower Records, 04/18!
in Music ·
Man, seriously, only 2 weeks left!!
Jesus, I can't believe how fast time just flew by... 😁
Soooooo lucky...
Jesus, I can't believe how fast time just flew by... 😁
Soooooo lucky...
Posts by Amy Patel
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Here we go, here we freaking go!
Danger Music!
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Danger Music!
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Plasma Donation
in Health ·
Robert Hughes2 said: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! 🙂
There’s no such thing as voluntary blood donation here, really... I mean, you don't exactly sign up or get registered anywhere else besides just having it noted in your medical file. That's about it, I guess.
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I guess I was just feeling pretty low when I heard that I could say goodbye by donating blood.
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Plasma Donation
in Health ·
You can get your plasma at that Infectious Disease Star clinic.
You go in once a week and walk away with $50. Honestly, can you even beat that? 🙂
They aren't taking anyone right now, but they should start up again after New Year's Day.
The first time you go, they draw some blood just to figure out your type and, obviously, run the standard tests for diseases.
Then you head back a week later, have a little chat with this super duper doctor, and then you're good to go for the plasma. You'll need to bring your ID and insurance card, but only for that first visit.
The whole thing takes about 40 minutes or so. They've got the radio, TV, newspapers... plus the staff there are actually really great. 🙂
Personally, I enjoy it. I'd probably go every single day if I could. Mostly for the cash, I guess. 😁
Oh, I forgot to mention—they give you a sandwich too. It’s either ham and cheese or tuna, though I wouldn't know for sure since I'm vegetarian 🙂 and a juice, too. The juice is pretty good, just that cheap stuff from Trader Joe's. 😁)
I think that's pretty much everything.
And yeah, they'll even pay for your tetanus shots (like $30 or $17, I can't remember exactly) if your antibody levels drop too low.
Stay healthy! 🙂
As for me, I haven't even lost a single pound yet: 😁
You go in once a week and walk away with $50. Honestly, can you even beat that? 🙂
They aren't taking anyone right now, but they should start up again after New Year's Day.
The first time you go, they draw some blood just to figure out your type and, obviously, run the standard tests for diseases.
Then you head back a week later, have a little chat with this super duper doctor, and then you're good to go for the plasma. You'll need to bring your ID and insurance card, but only for that first visit.
The whole thing takes about 40 minutes or so. They've got the radio, TV, newspapers... plus the staff there are actually really great. 🙂
Personally, I enjoy it. I'd probably go every single day if I could. Mostly for the cash, I guess. 😁
Oh, I forgot to mention—they give you a sandwich too. It’s either ham and cheese or tuna, though I wouldn't know for sure since I'm vegetarian 🙂 and a juice, too. The juice is pretty good, just that cheap stuff from Trader Joe's. 😁)
I think that's pretty much everything.
And yeah, they'll even pay for your tetanus shots (like $30 or $17, I can't remember exactly) if your antibody levels drop too low.
Stay healthy! 🙂
As for me, I haven't even lost a single pound yet: 😁