How to Get Paid For Donating Plasma

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One liter of plasma produces about four grams of immunoglobulin, which is used to create therapies to treat people with immune deficiencies.

While approximately 11 million liters of source plasma are donated each year in the United States, there is still a large need for donations around the world. Plasma is a required ingredient in many treatments for people with diseases like hemophilia.

Not only are you helping people around the world by donating plasma, but most donation centers also pay you for your donations.

Steps

1
Make sure that you meet the requisites to donate plasma. You must be at least 17 years old and weigh at least 110 pounds. Bear in mind that these are generally accepted guidelines, although any given plasma center may have slightly different requirements.
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Find a plasma center near you. Try doing using a search engine and searching for "donate plasma money" or something similar to locate the center nearest you. You could also check with local hospitals or clinics to see if they can help you locate a center.
3
Answer the questionnaire regarding your personal life. On your first visit, you’ll need to complete a questionnaire concerning your medical history, sex habits, drug use, and so on. Some centers ask you to watch a video that explains the behaviors that could taint your blood.
4
Prepare for a short and brief physical. You will be given a nominal physical examination. Expect your finger to be pricked for a quick blood test, your pulse to be checked, and your temperature to be taken.
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Have your blood drawn. Relax in an easy chair as blood is drawn from your arm, the plasma is extracted, and the blood is returned to your body through the same needle. This process, called plasmapheresis, takes about 45 minutes.
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Get paid! That’s it! Collect your fee (generally $20 to $40) and make an appointment to donate again. How often you may donate depends on the center. Some let you come in 48 hours later; others limit donations to once a month.

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Tips

Expect your first visit to last about three hours. Subsequent donations take about an hour.
Don’t bother showing up if you have tattoos and piercings and can’t prove in writing that they were administered in a sterile setting.

Source : WikiHow