How to Donate Plasma in Georgia

Donating plasma in Georgia is a good way to help other people by contributing life-saving plasma products. Many plasma centers in Georgia pay donors for their time and willingness to donate, making it a source of extra income for some people. Before donating, make sure you meet the donation requirements to avoid being turned down.

Things You'll Need

• Photo I.D.
• Social Security card

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Instructions

• 1

  Locate a plasma center in Georgia by going to donatingplasma.org. Click in the blue box in the far right-hand corner labeled "find donor center" and click "search." Place your city name or zip code in the appropriate search boxes to find plasma centers in your area of Georgia.

• 2

  Call the Georgia plasma centers that are listed in your area. Ask if they pay for plasma donations and when they accept new donors.

• 3

  Verify that you meet the donor age and weight requirements for plasma donation. Plasma donors must be between the ages of 18 and 65, and weigh at least 110 pounds.

• 4

  Verify that you have a photo I.D. card and a Social Security card to show when you reach the donor center.

• 5

  Schedule an appointment to donate plasma if you haven't donated blood in the past two months and haven't had a tattoo or piercing in the last twelve months. You will be disqualified if you are pregnant, have certain medical problems or have spent more than six months in the United Kingdom between 1980 and 1996.

• 6

  Dress appropriately; you will undergo a physical exam--including a blood pressure check, temperature, urinalysis and blood draw--before donating.

• 7

  Bring a family member with you to drive you home on your first visit. Some people become lightheaded or dizzy after donating plasma.