Yes, you can. Maximum limits, often around 350 or 400 lbs., ensure proper equipment and staffing for all donors. However, many overweight donors can still give plasma. By meeting minimums, staying near maximums, asking about accommodations, and committing to good health, overweight donors can become consistent plasma donors. Weight Requirements for Donors Plasma centers impose both minimum … Read more
If you have diabetes that is managed with diet and/or medications other than insulin, you can donate. For those who are managing their blood sugar with insulin, you can donate as long as all of the following apply: Diabetes and Plasma Donation While many individuals with diabetes can safely donate plasma, centers take precautions due … Read more
Some individuals with autoimmune diseases may be able to donate their plasma, although their conditions do not permit them to donate blood. This is because the antibodies produced in people with these conditions can be used for research as scientists look for cures. Autoimmune Diseases and Plasma Donation For individuals living with autoimmune diseases, donating … Read more
No. You absolutely can NOT donate plasma/blood with Hemophilia A, B and especially C, which involves both a prolonged clotting time factor and denotes the inability to STOP the clotting. Introduction Hemophilia is a genetic disorder in which the blood does not clot properly, leading to prolonged or excessive bleeding from the most minor of … Read more
Plasma donation centers and blood banks have strict policies that prevent most homeless individuals from donating plasma or blood. Why Homeless Can’t Donate Plasma 1. Increased Risk of Infection One of the primary concerns is that homeless people are at higher risk for certain infections and health issues. Without stable housing and access to hygiene … Read more
Felons Can Lose The Privilege To Donate Plasma The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates the collection of blood and plasma products to ensure a safe blood supply. The FDA has established rules to prevent transmission of infectious diseases through donated blood and plasma. These rules prohibit blood and plasma donation by some individuals, … Read more
The answer is yes, we can give blood even when we have high cholesterol. Is High Cholesterol A Barrier To Plasma Donation? Many people with high cholesterol wonder if they can still donate plasma. The good news is that high cholesterol alone is typically not an absolute barrier to plasma donation. Plasma centers evaluate potential donors on … Read more
Epilepsy patients are not eligible to donate plasma due to the risks of triggering a seizure during the donation process as well as risks of injury if a seizure occurs. Even for those with well-controlled epilepsy, donation centers generally have policies against accepting donations from patients with seizure disorders. Eligibility Requirements Donating plasma can help … Read more
Asthmatics can donate plasma if they are asymptomatic and not taking oral or injected steroids. This means that they must not be having any difficulty breathing at the time of donation and they must not have taken oral or injected steroids in the past 6 months. Donation Eligibility Requirements For Asthma Many plasma donation centers have … Read more
Overview Donating plasma after your annual flu vaccine is perfectly safe and encouraged. Plasma transfusions help save lives every day, and plasma donations after flu shots can make a meaningful difference. According to the FDA and blood banks, there are no restrictions on donating plasma following a flu vaccination. All major US blood centers welcome … Read more
