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A member asked:
Donating blood vs plasma, which does more good?
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Either, red "better": While whole blood donation can help 3 people (red blood cells, plasma, platelets), plasma can be used in different ways to help as well + can be donated more frequently than the 56-day wait w/whole blood. We need more regular donors of both, so go for it!
Answered 2/11/2013
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