How to Donate Plasma in Madison, WI

Few things are more rewarding than donating plasma. According to Donating Plasma, many people with rare and chronic diseases rely on plasma protein therapies to replace the vital proteins or antibodies that they lack. Without these life-saving plasma protein therapies, many patients would not be able to lead healthy, productive lives. Help save someone's life in Madison, Wisconsin, and surrounding areas by donating your plasma to a collection center in the community.

Things You'll Need

• Plasma collection center
• Appointment
• Medical history
• Phone book

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Instructions

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  Locate a plasma collection center in Madison, such as the Interstate Blood and Plasma Inc., and set up an appointment to donate. Visit the Donating Plasma website online and click the "Find Donor Center" tab on the top toolbar to find plasma collection centers in or around Madison, Wisconsin. Type in one of the many Madison ZIP codes to find a plasma collection center in the area.

• 2

  Undergo a pre-donation screening and physical examination. According to the Interstate Companies, you must pass a pre-donation screening before you can donate plasma. During the pre-donation screening, you will be weighed and a technician will take your blood pressure, pulse and temperature and will also take a little blood from your finger to measure your total protein and hematocrit. Provide your medical history to the medical staff.

• 3

  Begin the plasma donation. The entire process usually takes between one to two hours to complete.

• 4

  Get you compensation for donating plasma. Contact the plasma collection center beforehand to determine the exact amount donors receive. Locate the plasma collection center's contact information by visiting their official website online or by searching for the company via a phone book.

• 5

  Set up another appointment to donate plasma at a future date. According to the Interstate Companies, healthy individuals can donate as often as twice in a seven-day period, with at least 48 hours between donations.