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Plasma Donation Centers in Texas

Plasma is the clear liquid in blood, separate from red blood cells, and is removed through the process of plasmapheresis. The patient lies reclined in a chair and has a needle inserted in him while blood is withdrawn. After the plasma is separated from the blood, the red blood cells are returned to the donor. Plasma cannot be made in a laboratory, so donors provide plasma for various therapies to benefit individuals suffering from hemophilia, severe burns, shock and exposure to rabies.

  1. CSL Plasma

    • A first time visit at one of the seven CSL Plasma (formerly ZLB Plasma) locations in Texas lasts two hours and includes pre-screening and a physical examination, and subsequent visits are much shorter. Those who qualify to donate plasma are compensated for their time and are paid cash at the end of their visit. Healthy individuals are able to donate plasma up to twice a week, and bonuses are often offered for repeat visitors. Donors must weight at least 110 pounds, be between 18 and 65 years of age, and meet residency requirements (social security number must be supplied).

      CSL Plasma

      3202-C North First Street

      Abilene, TX 79603

      325-673-7121

      cslplasma.com

    Blood & Plasma Research Inc.

    • Blood and Plasma Research, in operation since 1997, is a locally owned and operated specialty plasma donation center. The center collects donations from individuals with rare antibodies, coagulation factor deficiencies, and Rh negative blood. A FDA-licensed facility, these rare blood types are used to manufacture kits to test for hemophilia and similar disorders as well as to manufacturer Rh immune globulin, given to Rh negative pregnant women and following delivery to pregnant women to protect the fetus. Donors are compensated for their time and the amount of compensation is determined by the demand for their blood type. The amount ranges from $20 to $1,000 per donation, up to two donations per week.

      Blood & Plasma Research Inc.

      85 North 23rd Street

      Beaumont, TX 77707

      409-835-7268

      bloodandplasma.com

    IBR Plasma Center

    • With locations in both Fort Worth and Garland, and more than 30 locations nationwide, anyone between the ages of 18 to 69 and weighing at least 110 pounds can screen to donate at these centers. Testing will be conducted for a brief medical examination, HIV and hepatitis testing. Plasma will be tested for syphilis, protein levels and atypical red blood cell antibodies.

      IBR Plasma Center

      4085 E. Lancaster Ave

      Fort Worth, TX 75103

      817-531-3100

      internationalbioresources.com

      Red Dot Shopping Center

      3342 Broadway Blvd., Ste. 110

      Garland, TX 75043

      214-703-8369

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