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Common Reasons for the Deferral of Plasma Donors

Plasma donation is a safe process that has long been used to collect plasma, a straw-coloured liquid component of blood that can be manufactured into life-saving therapies. All establishments that collect plasma in Canada are required to have strict donor eligibility, screening, and testing requirements in place. These requirements help ensure that both the donors…

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What Is Plasma Used For?

Plasma is the most abundant component of our blood. It contains specialized proteins that help fight off infections and can be used to create life-saving medicines. These medicines, which are also commonly referred to as plasma protein therapies, treat a host of rare and chronic diseases.  If you’d like to learn more about the conditions…

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What to Bring to Donate Plasma

Plasma donation is a great way to earn extra money while also getting some much-needed me-time. It is a truly fulfilling process that ultimately helps save lives, but not many people know exactly what the plasma donation process entails.  As a new plasma donor, there are certain things you should be aware of before you…

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What is IVIg Treatment?

Plasma, a protein-rich part of blood, is an essential component of several life-saving therapies. The patients who receive plasma-derived medicinal products often need them for the rest of their lives. One example of these essential treatments is intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIg).  If you haven’t heard of IVIg before, keep reading to find out what it is…

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How Often Can You Donate Plasma?

Plasma donation is an important, albeit lesser-known, type of donation. It is responsible for the creation of several different types of life-saving therapies for immunocompromised patients.  Even though plasma is a component of blood, plasma donation and blood donation have notable differences. One of these differences is how frequently donors are permitted to donate. Plasma…

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How Do You Get Paid for Donating Plasma?

Now that the festive season is winding down, you may be looking for a way to pay off your holiday bills. Plasma donation is a great way to do just that, but if you haven’t given plasma within Canada, you may have a few questions that need answering first. Keep reading to learn more about…

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Why Donate Plasma? 3 Reasons to Donate During the Holidays

The holiday season is here, and one of the best ways to spread some cheer is by donating plasma! Plasma donation is a mutually beneficial act that benefits both donors and patients alike. If you’ve been thinking about donating plasma lately, we’re going to give you three reasons you should do just that in this…

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What Is Myositis? How Plasma Is Used to Treat This Condition

For many decades, plasma, the main component of blood, has been manufactured into life-saving therapies and used to treat a host of rare and chronic conditions. In fact, donated plasma is capable of treating over 80 different autoimmune disorders, immunodeficiencies, and blood disorders. One of the conditions that plasma is capable of treating is myositis.…

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How to Prevent Cloudy Plasma Donations

Contrary to popular belief, plasma isn’t always “yellowish” or “straw-coloured”, as it is often described. This protein-rich liquid component of blood can come in a variety of different hues, including reddish-orange, green, and milky white. The latter hue is often referred to as “cloudy plasma”. When plasma is cloudy, it cannot be used to make…

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Can I Donate Plasma? Donor Requirements Explained

Have you been thinking about becoming a plasma donor as of late? Plasma donation is a fulfilling act that can ultimately help patients receive the treatments they need. However, you first must meet certain eligibility requirements to donate plasma. In this blog, we’ll be unpacking everything you need to know about the standards and screenings…

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