Donate Plasma in Garden Grove, CA - Octapharma (2024)

FAQs

What questions do you have to answer to donate plasma? ›

Those diagnosed with a serious or chronic illness–like high blood pressure, epilepsy, HIV/AIDS, or a primary immunodeficiency (PI)–are not eligible to donate plasma. Those who have high blood pressure would need to be tested to see what their current blood pressure is at the time of donating.

BioLife Plasma Services is among the top payers in the plasma donation industry. New donors at BioLife can earn up to $900 in their first month through various promotions and bonuses.

Some people can make $900 by donating plasma. This is usually only possible for first-time donors who receive new donor bonus offers or those who donate multiple times a month.

Taking a few calcium tablets, like QUICK-EZE, can help maintain your calcium levels and reduce your chance of feeling faint. We'll have some calcium tablets ready the next time you come in for your plasma donation.

Arm Inspection

Next, the screening staff member inspects your arm. They are checking for rashes, plaques, and vein issues that may make it difficult to donate. They are also looking for evidence of intravenous (IV) drug use).

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 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.

Health conditions: People with certain diseases or health conditions (e.g., sickle cell disease, HIV, cancer, malaria) may need to consult with their donation center to discuss eligibility. Additionally, you are not eligible to donate if you received a blood transfusion in the last 3 months.

If you're looking to donate plasma and get a good payout, CSL Plasma and BioLife are at the top of the pay scale. CSL could net you up to $1,000 for first-time donations, while BioLife might offer up to $900 in the first month.

What does Kedplasma pay new donors? ›

We need YOU to donate plasma now more than ever! New donors receive $125 on each donation, but for many the biggest reward is donating plasma that saves lives.

When you're financially strapped, selling plasma can be an appealing option to drum up some quick cash. Pharmaceutical companies often pay around $50 per donation for the pale-yellow blood component, a key ingredient in medications that treat immune disorders and other illnesses.

Paid plasma collection in the U.S. can bring $30 to $70 per donation. With incentives, some people can make $400 or more per month. Committed repeat donors who give at the maximum, twice-a-week frequency can sometimes earn up to $1,000 a month, depending on the plasma center.

People who give plasma sometimes experience initial lightheadedness after donating. This can usually be overcome by staying hydrated and eating a healthy meal. The day after you give plasma, you may also feel more fatigued than usual.

At the plasma donation center closest to our home, we would earn $100 per visit the first eight times we donated, as long as we did so within the first 45 days. The exception was the second time, when we earned $125.