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• Steps
• Part 1 of 3: Preparing to donate plasma
• Part 2 of 3: Donating Plasma
• Part 3 of 3: Instructions after donating plasma

Plasma is a yellow liquid that is found in 5 liters of your blood. Through a process called plasmapheresis, you can donate some of your plasma and help pharmaceutical companies make drugs that are used to prevent and treat diseases such as rubella, measles, hepatitis B, tetanus and rabies. In addition, hemophilia and various diseases of the immune system are also treated with plasma. Some plasma collection centers use it for the manufacture of cosmetics and various consumer goods. Your coordinator can tell you what the plasma will be used for. You can find your nearest plasma collection center in the online database.

Steps

Part 1 of 3: Preparing to donate plasma

1. 1 Determine if you meet all the required requirements. In order to donate plasma, you must meet certain requirements. Find out in advance what these requirements are.
   • All plasma donors must be over 18 years of age.
   • The plasma donor must weigh at least 50 kilograms.
   • You must also undergo a medical examination and test for transmissible infections such as hepatitis or HIV.
2. 2 Get a physical exam. Before you are allowed to donate plasma, you will have to undergo a physical examination, the results of which will remain confidential. This check-up is usually done at a plasma donation center to make sure you are healthy enough to donate.
   • This is a routine physical exam where your vital signs will be measured and a few questions asked about your medical history.You will also need to tell your doctor about all the drugs you are currently taking and the dosage.
   • During the physical exam, your blood will be drawn to test your protein and hemoglobin levels. Doctors need to make sure that your readings are normal and that you can donate plasma safely.
3. 3 Fill out the donor history questionnaire. You must fill out a donor questionnaire that will determine your suitability for donating plasma. The questionnaire will ask you about the drugs you are currently taking, about recent surgeries, and about recent tattoos and piercings.
4. 4 Keep your body hydrated and eat the right foods. If, after passing the medical examination and filling out the questionnaire, you were allowed to donate plasma, then a few days before the very delivery you will have to follow a certain diet.
   • The ideal choice is a high protein diet (approximately 50-80 grams of protein per day). Choose lean proteins like fish, nuts, legumes, and poultry.
   • Drink plenty of fluids (water or juice) a few days before donating plasma.

Part 2 of 3: Donating Plasma

1. 1 Bring your identity documents with you. At the plasma collection centers, you will have to provide documents proving your identity. You will need to provide the following documents:
   • Proof of identity with photo (passport, driving license)
   • Social security card or passport
   • Document with name and home address
2. 2 Have a specialist take your fingertip for analysis. The specialist at the plasma collection center will take a small sample of blood from your fingertip. It allows them to quickly check if your protein and iron levels are normal and if you are ready to donate plasma.
3. 3 Prepare your hand for the puncture. If your protein and iron counts are within the normal range, your hand will be prepared to donate plasma, which is withdrawn with a needle. An antiseptic will be used to wipe your hand, and a specialist will stick a needle into your vein. The process of donating blood is accompanied by slight painful sensations, but nothing that you could not bear. For many, this pain is tantamount to a bee sting.
4. 4 Donate plasma. When the needle is in the vein, the process of donating plasma will begin. After the blood is pumped out, it will be separated from the red blood cells. The whole process takes about 2 hours, so bring something to read, listen to (music, audiobook or audio recording) or watch a movie. Some plasma donation centers will allow you to bring a friend with you for support or entertainment while donating plasma.

Part 3 of 3: Instructions after donating plasma

1. 1 Get compensation. When the surrender process is complete, you will be compensated for your time. Compensation is usually given at the check-in counter. In different centers, the amount of compensation will also be different. Usually it ranges from 3000 to 4500 rubles.
2. 2 Leave the bandage on for several hours. After the procedure is over, your hand will be bandaged. Talk to the center doctor to find out how many hours it will take to remove the bandage. After removing the bandage, wash the area around the injection with warm water and soap.
3. 3 Take care of yourself after donating plasma. There are special instructions that must be followed in order for your body to recover.
   • Have a light meal a few hours after donating plasma. Choose lean proteins, fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.
   • Drink plenty of fluids. As well as before donating plasma, it is also necessary to drink more water or juice after it. Liquids should be at room temperature.
   • Do not smoke for 40 minutes after donating plasma.
   • On the day of plasma donation, you should completely stop drinking alcohol.