How to Get Paid to Donate Plasma in Columbus, Ohio

Plasma donations are common throughout the United States. "Plasma," according to Ohio-based Plasmacare, "is the liquid portion of blood, and consists of water, salts, enzymes, antibodies and other proteins. These proteins and antibodies are used to make medicines that improve the quality of life for people in need." Residents of Columbus, Ohio, can part with their plasma for money.They must be healthy and undergo a routine check up with a doctor to verify their health. Donation users include research laboratories, schools and emergency rooms.

Things You'll Need

• Proof of ID
• Proof of Address
• Social Security Proof

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Instructions

• 1

  Find a blood bank or plasma center that offers compensation for the "donation" of plasma in the Columbus area.

• 2

  Visit the Columbus area blood bank or plasma donation center of your choice and fill out an application to be a donor. The application will be reviewed and an appointment set up to for a routine health check to ensure you have no diseases or blood abnormalities. You must provide photo ID, proof of address and proof of your social security number. Acceptable forms of photo ID include driver's licenses, military ID, school ID and passport. Acceptable forms of social security number proof are W2's, social security cards and pay stubs. Acceptable proofs of address include your photo ID, W2's or a utility bill in your name.

• 3

  Attend the health check up on the scheduled date. If all goes well you are free and clear to donate your plasma to the center. The first donation will take roughly two hours. Later donation appointments will take less time.