How to Donate Plasma & Get Paid in Ohio

Donating plasma is a great way to contribute to medical research and be paid for your efforts. Plasma is used in medical facilities to develop vaccines and further medical research on blood-borne pathogens. All plasma donation centers are regulated by the Food and Drug Administration, so the requirements for plasma donors are nationally determined.

Things You'll Need

• Valid photo ID
• Proof of Social Security number
• Proof of address

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Instructions

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  Find the plasma center nearest to your place of residence in Ohio. There are numerous Web services that will allow you to search for the nearest plasma donation center.

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  Call the plasma donation center to determine your eligibility to donate plasma. All plasma donation centers have a certain mile radius from which they will accept donors, so check that you're within your local plasma donation center's radius. Ask the center about their compensation rates for plasma donors.

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  Set up an appointment to donate plasma.

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  Arrive at the plasma donation center on time for your appointment. Bring with you a photo ID, proof of your Social Security number and proof of your address.

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  Complete an eligibility interview that includes answering questions about your medical history, age and weight. You will also need to complete a physical examination and blood sample test.

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  Go through the process of plasma donation. Trained technicians will insert an IV into your arm, and your blood will be drawn into a plasmapheresis machine. You may relax, read or watch television during the process of plasmapheresis.

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  Receive compensation for your donation. On average, plasma donation centers in Ohio pay between $25 and $30 for the first time donation, and up to $130 for the next four qualifying donations. Check with your local center to determine the amount of compensation you will receive.