How to Donate Plasma for Money in Denver

Plasma donation is a trend that is growing in popularity. Due in large part to the economic downturn, many people are searching for new and easy ways to make extra cash, according to ABC's 7 News, the Denver Channel, in 2009. The Denver Channel reported that local Blood Banker locations saw a 50 percent increase in plasma donations in 2008. Regardless of any financial gain you might realize from donating plasma, the medical benefits are by far the most important.

Things You'll Need

• Photo Identification
• Social Security Card
• Proof of Residence

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Instructions

• 1

  Locate a Denver plasma donation center. Blood Banker lists the different places in Denver where you can donate your plasma.

• 2

  Present photo identification, your social security card, and proof of residency to the donation center. You will undergo a general examination to ensure that you are a healthy candidate for plasma donation.

• 3

  Provide your medical history to the plasma donation center. You will spend 3 to 5 hours at the center for your first appointment. The rate for plasma is between $15 and $35 per donation. Your plasma will be sold to Denver hospitals for research and used to help patients with blood disorders.

• 4

  You may donate plasma up to twice a week, but may not donate more than once during a 48-hour period. Millions of Americans suffer from blood disorders that are cured, or at least helped, by donated plasma. Your plasma donation could save the life of a person who is suffering or it could be used for research in an attempt to find a cure for blood disorders.