How to Donate Plasma & Get Paid in Tucson, AZ

Donating plasma is similar to and different from donating blood. You rarely get paid for donating blood but will usually get compensated for plasma. Because they centrifuge the plasma out of the removed blood and then put the red blood cells back into your vein, you can donate plasma more often than blood. Cooled blood feels odd when going back into your body, so you'll have to balance that against the $25 or so of compensation you can expect in Tuscon.

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Instructions

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  Eat healthy food and drink plenty of water during the two days prior to donating plasma. Avoid alcohol, and if you're sick, wait until you're better. Your body will replace the donated white blood cells fairly quickly, but it's not worth compromising your immune system if you or someone you live with is sick. Check with your doctor if you have any concerns.

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  Call United Blood Services at 520-886-9099 to set up an appointment. Located at 3915 E. Broadway Boulevard, they have many appointment times and offer prompt service. Ask about their current compensation -- it varies by gender and by how often you donate.

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  Call ZLB Plasma Service to set up an appointment and ask about compensation at 520-623-6493. They're a business, not a charity, so they pay the most for plasma in Tuscon. Their customer service is brusque, however, and sometimes appointments feel rushed.

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  Donate plasma to the University Medical Center by setting up an appointment at 520-694-6148. They have a friendly and professional staff but pay the least of the plasma locations listed here.