How to Donate Plasma in Phoenix, AZ

Blood plasma is a fundamental property of medications used to treat illnesses and disease. Donating blood plasma contributes to the production of these medications, as well as a way to earn extra money. While the compensation for donating plasma varies, the majority of donation clinics pay $20 for the first donation and $25 to $30 for the second donation in a week. You must donate at least twice for your blood plasma to be used to produce a medication.

Things You'll Need

• Reliable transportation
• Valid picture ID
• Proof of your Social Security number
• Proof of permanent residency
• Well-balanced meal
• Bottle of water
• Light snack

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Instructions

Plasma Donations in Phoenix

• 1

  Locate a donation clinic near you. Biomat USA and SeraCare Incorporated are two of the leading plasma donation clinics in the Phoenix area. You can also donate plasma at the American Red Cross in Phoenix, but the Red Cross does not pay for plasma donations.

• 2

  Eat a well-balanced meal of protein, complex carbohydrates and plenty of water prior to going to the clinic. Avoid alcoholic and caffeinated beverages, foods high in fat, such as cheese and red meat. Pack a light snack and a bottle of water to consume after you donate.

• 3

  Submit proof of your Social Security number, valid picture ID, and proof of your permanent residence to the clinic front desk. You must be at least 18 years old and typically no older than 65. You must also reside within 125 miles of the donation clinic. Some smaller clinics might require you to live closer.

• 4

  Submit to the medical screening and physical examination before you can donate. Be prepared to answer a series of questions regarding your medical history and current physical health. In order to donate plasma, you must have a normal pulse, temperature, blood pressure level, and you must weigh at least 110 pounds. You must also be free of venereal and other sexually transmitted diseases, and test negative for illegal drug use.

• 5

  Ask your medical technician any final questions you have about donating, and voice any concerns you haven't previously expressed. The donation takes approximately 30 to 45 minutes plus five minutes for your blood plasma levels to re-stabilize.

• 6

  Stop at the front desk and collect compensation for your plasma donation. Make an appointment for your second donation, if you want to, and replenish your fluids with the bottle of water you packed. If you are feeling lightheaded, eat a small snack and wait for the lightheadedness to pass before you leave the clinic.