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 plasma.
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What do you check before donating?
As a first step, we will review any medications you may be taking and ask you some questions about your medical history. Next, we'll measure your pulse, blood pressure, heart rate, and weight and perform a finger prick test to measure your blood ...
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.
What happens during the physical?
The health screening you'll receive is an abbreviated version of what you may be used to getting from your primary care physician. It'll be done in a private room and is to ensure that you're in good health and are feeling well. We'll check your ...
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.
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 ...