How to Donate Plasma in Riverside, California

Essential for emergency surgeries and blood transfusions, public plasma donations are appreciated and compensated in the healthcare industry. As of 2011, potential donors in Riverside, California must drive to the nearest plasma donation centers in nearby towns. When giving plasma, your blood is drawn, the plasma is separated out and the cells are returned to your body. Not all plasma is the same; certain individuals with rare blood types or specific antibodies are particularly in demand and are often compensated at a higher rate than other donors.

Instructions

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  Determine if you qualify to donate plasma. The procedure generally requires healthy donors over the age of 18, who have not acquired tattoos or piercings within the past 12 months, who weigh at least 110 pounds and who have two forms of identification, a Social Security number and a verifiable address.

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  Walk-in at the nearest plasma center for your first donation. As of 2011, Riverside does not have a plasma center. Donate at the Octapharma Center (octapharmaplasma.com) in nearby Colton or the Biomat Center (biomatinc.net) in Orange.

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  Have your blood tested. Take a physical exam and answer questions about your medical history at the plasma center before you donate. If you are a suitable candidate, you are provided a confidential consent form to sign, which gives directions on how the donation process works. Sign the form in order to fulfill the donation requirements, allowing the procedure to begin.