What is the difference between blood and plasma donation ???
Donating whole blood is different because they take everything , which greatly increases the amount of time it takes to donate again. When you donate plasma this is not the case. Plasma itself is within the blood and can be separated from it completely then the blood can be returned to the donor. Now since plasma regenerates faster than whole blood you can donate plasma up to twice a week and in most cases get paid to do so.
My blood is returned ???? How is this done ???
When you are hooked up to a machine in a plasma donation clinic the machine will first draw your blood into a central chamber which spins fast enough to separate the plasma from the blood. Once separated from the blood the plasma drops to a separate storage space in the machine and once enough plasma is collected it is then sent from the machine into a donation bottle outside. Now that all the plasma is gone from the blood the blood is now returned to the donor and in most cases this step has no pain at all. Depending on your weight and how much plasma they take it could take anywhere from 3 to 5 cycles for the machine to get all the plasma they need.
Why do I get paid to donate plasma ???
Plasma itself can’t be recreated in any synthetic form. That means the only way to get plasma and make the medicine that comes from it is from human donors like you.
How much do donation clinics pay ???
In Dallas as of Sunday October 8th 2006 you can find 2 separate donation companies.
ZLB Plasma
ZLB pays 30 $ for your first 2 donations and after that it depends on your weight. The lowest weight class gets 20 each donation after the first 2 donations with monthly bonuses if you donate 8 times in one month.
Grifolds ( Biomat USA)
Grifolds currently pays 40$ for your first 2 donations and after depends on your weight. Again the lowest weight class gets 20 $$ each donation with a bonus for donating 8 times a month which includes 100 $ monthly raffles.
Where can I find a donation clinic in Dallas ???
ZLB Plasma
ZLB Plasma is located in southern Dallas on Lake June Road. Anyone in Dallas knows about the West End Station , just take the bus 165 from the West End and it goes right by the clinic. The official address and info is …
Address
10121 Lake June Road, Suite 503
Dallas, Texas 75217
United States
Location Hours
Mon 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Tue, Wed 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Th 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Fri 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Sat 7:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Sunday Closed
Phone Number
(972)329-0186
Grifolds ( Biomat USA )
Grifolds is located in a small shopping center on the corner of Gus Thomasson and Ferguson Road. You can reach Grifolds by bus 124 outbound from downtown dallas. The official address and info is …
Address
2580 Gus Thomasson Road
Dallas TX 75228
Telephone
214.321.6777
Call for the location hours.
What do I need to donate ???
You need to be a healthy person with no blood diseases at all and also no recent tattoos or piercings. Each clinic gives you a physical the first time you donate and they ask a lot of questions about your health. A urine sample is taken to test your health and protein level , not for drugs. Every donation you must first pass a small screening were they take your blood pressure , temperature and weight.
Besides the physical requirements you need to live within the local area of the clinic so proof of residence is required. You need a photo ID , SS card and a recent US post office marked envelope sent to you within the last 30 days for both clinics. Don’t waste your time and go down without all these things.
How long will it take me to donate my plasma ???
That all depends on the amount of people that are waiting ahead of you, most of the time 2/3 hours max. Your first visit may take longer because of the physical.
How should I prepare for plasma donation ???
You need to eat well before and after each donation and also drink a lot of water. Try to stay away from soda and coffee , H20 is the best thing along with eating good. You need to eat a good meal 2 hours before each donation and the more water you drink the faster your donation will go once your on the bed. On your first donation you need to make sure you eat well the night before because your body wont be use to low plasma , some people are effected by this more than others.
How do I get paid ??? Right away ???
Yes !!! Both clinics pay you once you step off the donation bed. ZLB has a cash ATM machine which pays you and Grifolds pays by cash drawer.
In the End …
When you donate plasma you help others and yourself. If you need extra money, have extra time or maybe you just want to help others, donating plasma is a great way to do just that. These 2 donation clinics are just some of the ones in dallas , many more surrounding areas have their own clinics you can go to. Check out the ZLB Plasma & Grifolds website links
below for more donation clinics in and outside of the Texas area. Remember to eat well and drink a lot of water before and after each and every donation and you should be fine each and every time you donate plasma.
