Question 1

what happens if i donate plasma on sunday and the week starts over on monday can i donate tuesday and wednesday?

Accepted Answer

Not advised: The Red Cross requirements for blood and plasma donation are given in the website listed below. You are asking to donate with far greater frequency. Are you donating for money? You risk harming your health by donating more frequently than recommended by red cross.
http://www.redcrossblood.org/donating-blood/eligibility-requirements

Question 2

should i donate plasma twice a week? is it healthy for you?

Accepted Answer

Helps others not you: Donating plasma in a licensed facility is likely safe for you and helpful to others that need your plasma but it is not going to provide you with any health benefits. But if you are feeling generous, go ahead and do it. It might save somebody else's life.

Question 3

i donate plasma twice a week. is there anyway to keep my protein level up? i do good until i have to pass the spe test every three months

Accepted Answer

High protein diet: I commend you for donating plasma.
You may need to increase protein in your diet. It can be from any source, e.g. lentils, beans, tofu, meats, and if need be protein supplements. You may wish to consult a nutritionist for a high protein healthy diet.

Question 4

covid19 igg test shows 8.01; it states that >1.4 is positive. is this 8 number high or normal? can it be used for plasma donation? my symptoms started a month ago and recovered in about 1 week

Accepted Answer

Blood Bank: Thank you considering plasma donation. Contact your local blood bank who will ascertain if you are otherwise suitable to donate plasma.

Question 5

i regurally donate plasma and platelets.  since my last donation, i have a small bump at the injection site.  its been a few weeks, now.  common?

Accepted Answer

HEMATOMA: Following blood drawing it is not uncommon to form a hematoma at the injection site.  This is due to some leakage of blood around the needle.  The blood becomes trapped under the skin and can form a hard area.  This will resolve over several weeks.  Warm compresses to the area will help it to dissolve.

Question 6

sharp tight pain in entire chest and upper back. happens 2-3 times a week. began about 4 weeks ago. unable to move or breathe. 26 year old female. i had 3 unusually high pulse rates in a row when i went to donate plasma. last raate read at 115 after sitti

Accepted Answer

Chest : Chest pain at rest is a worrisome sign. Cardiac (heart) causes need to be ruled out. A visit with your primary care provider is in order. A detailed history will be done, along with an ekg (test that checks your hearts electrical activity). Based on your history and results of ekg your doctor may set up a test where you wear a monitor (holter) for 24 hours to record any abnormal heart activity. 
The high heart rate you experienced after donating plasma may have be a result of a drop in blood pressure. This may or may not be related to your chest pain. A more detailed history will help. Bring this up with your doctor. He/she may advise you not to donate for a while. Best of luck.

Question 7

can i donate plasma on levothoroxine?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If you are otherwise well

Question 8

can i donate plasma while on lithium?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It depends on what the plasma will be used for. It is very important that you inform the organization collecting plasma of all the medications you take as well as any other health issue.

Question 9

how much can it pay to donate plasma?

Accepted Answer

Usually nothing: You stated "donate" which means you give without expecting payment. There are exceptions, if you have an unusual antibody or protein that will be used for testing -- and then it is usually $100/contribution. However, generally, payments are not given because we cannot run the risk of incentivizing donors to mislead on the forms.

Question 10

can you tell me how it feel like to donate plasma?

Accepted Answer

Needle stick and: may be dizziness. Donating plasma involves having a needle inserted into your vein, you are hooked to a machine that separates cells from plasma and returns the cells to you and keeps the plasma. You will lose some blood volume so be sure to drink enough water before the donation to avoid symptoms due to low blood volume.

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Covid19 igg test shows 8.01; it states that >1.4 is positive. is this 8 number high or normal? can it be used for plasma donation? my symptoms started a month ago and recovered in about 1 week

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I regurally donate plasma and platelets. since my last donation, i have a small bump at the injection site. its been a few weeks, now. common?

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Sharp tight pain in entire chest and upper back. happens 2-3 times a week. began about 4 weeks ago. unable to move or breathe. 26 year old female. i had 3 unusually high pulse rates in a row when i went to donate plasma. last raate read at 115 after sitti

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