Talecris Plasma Resources - Salem, OR - Reviews, Appointment & Contact (2024)

FAQs

What questions do you have to answer to donate plasma? ›

To determine if you are eligible to donate we will:

Ask about your health and travel. Ask about medicines you are taking or have taken. Ask about your risk for infections that can be transmitted by blood—especially AIDS and viral hepatitis. Take your blood pressure, temperature and pulse.

LIST OF EXCLUSIONS. Ever been diagnosed or received treatment for HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis B (HBV) or Hepatitis C (HCV). Ever had a transplant, such as organ or bone marrow. Ever had any major problems with heart, lungs, liver, or kidneys.

Plasma center payments and incentives

You can contact a plasma center near you to get more information about payments and incentives. You can receive up to $100 for your first donation. You can earn up to $700 during your first month as a donor, through the iGive Rewards program.

From check-in to recovery, giving plasma for the first time can take up to 2 hours. After that, it takes anywhere from 1 to 1 ½ hours. Check-in: When you arrive at a plasma center, you will check in at the front desk. You will need to show a valid photo ID, proof of address, and proof of social security.

If you're looking to donate plasma and get a good payout, CSL Plasma and BioLife are at the top of the pay scale. CSL could net you up to $1,000 for first-time donations, while BioLife might offer up to $900 in the first month. For updated info, visit United Society Donations . Biolife ,they pay about 850.

Those diagnosed with a serious or chronic illness–like high blood pressure, epilepsy, HIV/AIDS, or a primary immunodeficiency (PI)–are not eligible to donate plasma. Those who have high blood pressure would need to be tested to see what their current blood pressure is at the time of donating.

You can't donate plasma if you: have had most types of cancer. have some heart conditions. have received blood, platelets, plasma or any other blood products after 1 January 1980.

BioLife Plasma Services is among the top payers in the plasma donation industry. On average, BioLife pays about $20 for the first visit and between $30-50 for subsequent donations. Donors can earn up to $1,200 per month, making BioLife an attractive option for regular donors.

Yes. Every donor must be screened for HIV, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C at each donation using nucleic amplified testing (NAT). This state-of-the-art method tests for DNA particles of viruses. Each donation undergoes a serological test that looks for antibodies that the body produces in response to a virus.

What happens if you donate plasma three times a week? ›

“Individuals who donate more than once every four weeks should be monitored,” Puca said. “In those who donate frequently, immunoglobulin levels may drop over time, which may make it difficult for the donor to fight infections.”

No. To protect our donors' health and minimize the risk of donating more often than permitted, donors aren't allowed to donate at more than one center. All plasma donation centers communicate regularly to verify that donors are complying with this policy.

Within 2-3 days, get a good night's sleep, rest well and avoid stressful situations. The first half of the day is the best time to donate because, in the morning, the lost components are restored faster. We don't recommend donating blood and its components after finishing a night shift.

Since plasma is mostly water, drinking the recommended amount of water can help make the donation process go faster. Some blood donation centers highlight low-sugar fruit juice as a good alternative for some of your water intake, so feel free to treat yourself to a few cups of this substitute if desired.

All donors must be screened for HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C at each donation using nucleic amplified testing (NAT), a state-of-the-art method that tests for the DNA particles of the virus. In addition, each plasma donation is tested for antibodies that the body produces in response to a virus.

You'll answer a few questions about your health history and places you've traveled, during a private and confidential interview. You'll tell us about any prescription and/or over the counter medications that may be in your system. We'll check your temperature, pulse, blood pressure and hemoglobin level.

There are several potential reasons for SpermBank Inc. to decline a potential sperm donor: You do not meet requirements such as age, travel history, personal/family health history. Your sperm concentration and/or quality is below our minimum amount. Your infectious disease testing results came back positive.