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Title: Have you ever donated plasma?
Post by: sherryinutah on December 07, 2016, 05:10:19 pm: Lately, I've been donating plasma to earn money to pay for dental work. Each time I donate I receive $30; here, in Cedar City, Utah.

Have you ever donated plasma?

It's a little bit different than donating blood to the American Red Cross. I have to make sure I hydrate well and get enough protein because I am selling a certain amount of fluid and protein in my body.

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Title: Re: Have you ever donated plasma?
Post by: aflyingmonkey on December 07, 2016, 06:49:57 pm: No. I have never donated Plasma.
I have thought about it in the past couple years, to give back, since it was so beneficial to my mother when she had cancer.

I heard it takes hours... is that true?
Do they treat you kindly?
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Post by: renee10 on December 07, 2016, 08:06:44 pm: Yes, I have but not for quite some time. It's a good way to earn a little money if they can find your vein.
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Post by: amyDAST on December 07, 2016, 08:13:52 pm: No, I have never heard of any cash for donations of any sort were I live.
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Post by: gaylasue on December 08, 2016, 07:26:43 am: No, I haven't donated plasma. I have donated blood, though. My daughter used to donate plasma when she was in college for extra spending money (for things that I wouldn't fund....).
Title: Re: Have you ever donated plasma?
Post by: Tresbn00 on December 08, 2016, 10:57:19 pm: I have been donating for about three years (my anniversary will be the first week in January. I donate twice a week. The amount paid is based on the amount donated. the amount donated is based upon an individual's weight. I weigh two hundred and twenty pounds so I am allowed to donate the maximum which is eight hundred and eighty milli-liters. Donation time varies on a few different things. If your red cell count is higher you will take longer to donate. Drinking lots of water the day before, and day of, donation helps dilute the red blood cells which allows for a quicker donation. If I have taken in enough water I am able to make a full donation in about an hour. There are often lines after work that can take anywhere from thirty minutes to one hour to get through.
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Post by: natashaspy on December 09, 2016, 02:46:10 am: I tried once but my veins were too small. They had a hard time getting anything out. Which was really odd because I donate blood a lot...not sure why they couldn't do it. :(
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Post by: bretay on December 09, 2016, 05:27:14 am: never plasma,but blood...i have big veins so they never have a probem finding them...didnt know you got paid for it..thats cool
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Post by: nannycoe1 on December 09, 2016, 05:30:26 am: My husband donates what they call doubles which is blood and plasma but they don't pay him. It is only thru Red Cross here in NC.
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Post by: ktheodos on December 09, 2016, 06:57:04 am: I wasn't aware you could get paid to donate plasma. I have heard of double donations, but have never done it....despite being asked several times. It's been a while since I donated blood...I used to do it all the time!
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Post by: jkhanson on December 09, 2016, 09:17:56 am: I would like to donate some plasma, but have always heard it takes a long time for the donation. Add that to the trip to a bigger city and then the question arises of whether I would be allowed to drive myself back home---do you need a driver? are you weak? are there restrictions?
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Post by: judylucas on December 09, 2016, 09:48:26 am: I have never donated plasma
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Post by: timvolley on December 09, 2016, 02:55:12 pm: i have donated both platelets and plasma. Right now i am donating platelets with Life Source and i earn points which can be transfered or redeemed for gift cards.
Title: Re: Have you ever donated plasma?
Post by: linderlizzie on December 09, 2016, 03:38:40 pm: I've donated 41 pints of blood thus far, but never have been able to donate plasma or stem cells.

I have considered getting paid for it, but never seriously pursued it.

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Title: Re: Have you ever donated plasma?
Post by: yikes77 on December 13, 2016, 05:39:39 am: I have not. I would need to find out if it's available in my area.
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Post by: madeara on December 13, 2016, 05:57:18 am: I have not. Unfortunately I can't donate blood or plasma.
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Post by: autumnsparklemom on December 13, 2016, 08:55:11 am: Never had. Never heard of getting paid for something like that.
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Post by: sdenimandlace1 on December 13, 2016, 01:32:51 pm: We have a friend in Oklahoma that does plasma every week. Not sure what he gets paid for it.
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Post by: nmbrown863 on December 13, 2016, 03:09:35 pm: I used to years ago for extra money. It always took so long though. Once I was there for almost 8 hours.
Title: Re: Have you ever donated plasma?
Post by: hitch0403 on December 13, 2016, 07:23:03 pm: Quote from: nmbrown863 on December 13, 2016, 03:09:35 pm
I used to years ago for extra money. It always took so long though. Once I was there for almost 8 hours.

That long???I woulda raised price!!
Title: Re: Have you ever donated plasma?
Post by: teresa3200 on December 13, 2016, 07:38:02 pm: I never have. In the past I donated blood, but I am not sure if we have the option to donate plasma in this area.
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Post by: gsdoss on December 14, 2016, 08:02:58 am: I used to all the time
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Post by: Nancy5 on December 15, 2016, 03:27:01 pm: No I never did, but my brother did when he was in collage.
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Post by: katylaf on December 18, 2016, 02:07:54 pm: I have never donated plasma or blood! I really wanted to many times but always forgot. I might have to pursue that soon... getting paid is just a bonus, I love the thought of helping someone in need.
Title: Re: Have you ever donated plasma?
Post by: jushigi on December 18, 2016, 02:37:59 pm: Quote from: katylaf on December 18, 2016, 02:07:54 pm
I have never donated plasma or blood! I really wanted to many times but always forgot. I might have to pursue that soon... getting paid is just a bonus, I love the thought of helping someone in need.

I'm in the same boat... have donated blood a few times, but never plasma. Mostly do it to help but getting paid is amazing of course. 8)
Title: Re: Have you ever donated plasma?
Post by: yaayme on December 18, 2016, 03:15:58 pm: No, I haven't. However my sister donated blood one time and they kept calling her every other week to come back and donate more....She was like "I just gave them blood!".
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Post by: shepherdchik on December 25, 2016, 02:58:07 pm: I've never done it but I would for a few bucks. I have tattoos though so I'm honestly not sure if I can. I remember in high school they wouldn't let me donate blood