Plasma Donation Eligibility
First, Make Sure You’re Qualified
Donors must meet these requirements:
- Be 18 or older.
- Weigh at least 110 lbs.
- Be in general good health.
New donors must also:
- Possess a document with their Social Security number or an INS number
- Possess a valid picture ID (driver’s license, student or military ID) with their current local address
Second, Follow These Healthy Guidelines Before You Donate
Start by drinking lots of water the day before, as well as the same day you donate. Taking in extra fluids will greatly reduce your donation time.
- Prior to donating, EAT A WELL-BALANCED MEAL and avoid alcohol or beverages with caffeine.
- Avoid fatty and high-cholesterol foods like cheese, whole milk, fried foods, hotdogs, etc.
- Maintain your iron and protein levels by eating a well-balanced diet.
- Finally, drink plenty of water after you donate to replenish fluids.
- In short, take good care of yourself. It could become a habit!
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As a new donor, it is important that you donate two times:
Your second donation provides two sets of test results and health screenings to assure the safety and reliability of the plasma supply. If you only donate one time, your plasma donation will not be used to help save lives.
You can donate two times within a seven day period with at least 24 hours between donations. Your body replenishes the donated plasma within 24 to 48 hours.
Certain circumstances could preclude you from donating plasma, such as recent tattoos, body piercing, prolonged residency in Europe, cancer and/or other medical conditions.
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Important Notice to All Donors
As a plasma collection facility, we endeavor to keep a professional and safe environment for our donors and employees. It is our desire to provide a comfortable and pleasant donor experience for you while you are visiting Biotest Plasma Center. We will treat you with the utmost respect and will make every effort to facilitate the plasma donation process as quickly as possible.
We strive to provide you with a professional, state-of-the-art, clean facility and appreciate your assistance in maintaining that status. In order to do so, we need your help and ask that, while visiting us, you observe and conform to a few rules and regulations.
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Biotest Plasma Center Dress Code
We at the Biotest Plasma Center take pride in providing a professional and customer friendly environment. Since our focus is giving you the best customer service, and we all only have one chance to make a first good impression, we require that all our employees and customers be dressed appropriately. Our customers have a responsibility to dress neatly, appropriately and to be well groomed while in a Biotest Plasma Center. Please follow our guidelines.
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