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How You Can Unwind During Plasma Donation

What Does the Plasma Donation Process Involve? Donating plasma is the only way to provide immunocompromised patients with the life-sustaining plasma protein therapies they need to live well-rounded lives. Before we dive into how plasma provides you with ample me-time to relax and recharge, it’s important to discuss the intricacies of the plasma donation process. …

Treating Trauma Victims with Plasma Donations

Plasma, the yellowish-golden component of blood containing vital proteins and vitamins, is used to treat patients who live with autoimmune conditions as well as victims of trauma in emergency situations. What Defines a Trauma Victim? Trauma victims are patients requiring urgent care for critical injuries and severe wounds. The most common categories of trauma resulting…

5 Reasons to Give Plasma this Holiday Season

Giving plasma is the ultimate way to get into the holiday spirit. Charitable giving has been proven to boost your mood and health. When you donate plasma, you provide patients with the life-sustaining treatments that they need to live healthy lives. This holiday season, give back to those who need it most by adding plasma…

3 Ways Plasma is Used to Help Others

Did you know that there are different types of plasma proteins? There’s globulin – which helps to support your immune system and blood clotting – and albumin, which provides amino acids to your body tissue. These two types of proteins – and their collection processes- are different. Source plasma is collected from donors to be…

Why Giving is Good for You

When you give back to others, you give back to yourself. Giving back to others has been proven to benefit your own mental health and well-being, and donating plasma is a perfect way to give back. The donating portion of the plasma donation process takes approximately 50 minutes, making it the perfect opportunity to get…

How to Best Support Your Plasma Donation Recovery Process

How to Best Support Your Plasma Donation Recovery Process As a plasma donor, it’s important to take care of yourself before and after your donation, to ensure a smooth donation and recovery process. In this blog, we’re outlining the things you can do to optimize your plasma donation experience. If you’d like to learn about…

The History of Plasma Donation

The history of plasma donation dates back over 100 years. Used to treat measles, Spanish influenza, and other diseases in the late 1800s and early 1900s, the medicinal uses for plasma have evolved in the 21st century. Keep reading to learn more about the history of plasma donation! The Historical Uses of Plasma 1. Early…

How Plasma is Used to Treat Bleeding Disorders

Plasma is used to treat various disorders, conditions, and injuries – from bleeding caused by trauma to autoimmune disorders. Plasma is also used to treat bleeding disorders, like hemophilia. In this blog, we break down exactly how plasma is used to treat bleeding disorders. Keep reading to learn more! What Bleeding Disorders Does Plasma Treat?…

How Long Does It Take for Plasma to Replenish After Donating?

Even though plasma is the largest component of blood, there are many differences between whole blood donation and plasma donation. One of the biggest differences is the time that you need to recover between donations in order for your supply to regenerate so you can safely donate again. In this blog, we’re breaking down how…

What You Can and Can’t Drink Before Donating Plasma

Did you know that over 90% of blood plasma is water? The fact that plasma is largely made up of water is one of the reasons why it’s so important to focus on the beverages you consume prior to your appointment. In order to have a healthy plasma supply, you must be properly hydrated! Read…

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