Can I donate blood and plasma at different centers simultaneously?
Unfortunately, no. For safety reasons, you would not be able to donate both whole blood and plasma at the same time. You would need to wait at least 56 days from the date of your whole blood donation to come in to donate plasma.
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What’s the difference between donating plasma and blood?
While the donation processes are similar, the biggest difference is that we use a special machine to collect your plasma. The machine gently separates your red blood cells and returns them back to you along with a saline solution to maintain ...
Does it hurt to donate plasma?
You will feel a quick pinch when the needle is inserted, but afterwards, you should not experience any pain or discomfort. Many of our members had previously never donated blood or plasma. Our team is trained to put you at ease and will walk you ...
What does my blood pressure have to be to donate?
Before each donation, we will check your vitals. To donate at Parachute, your blood pressure must be above 90/50 and below 160/100.
Do I get paid by the volume of plasma collected?
At Parachute, compensation is not based on donation volume. Our top priority is your safety. The amount of plasma we collect is determined by your weight and height, which gives us a very accurate understanding of your total blood volume. This means ...
What do you check my blood for?
Because plasma is used to make life-saving medicines, safety is our top priority. We carefully screen every donation for infectious diseases like HIV, Hepatitis, Syphilis, and other viral markers to help protect both you and the patients who rely on ...