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The Plasma Donation Process: From Start to Finish
The plasma donation process is smooth, effective and streamlined for your comfort and ease. First time plasma donors should set aside 2 ½ to 3 hours for their first plasma donation appointment. This is to make time for the health and screening checks that will take place prior to your plasma donation appointment – but…
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5 Reasons to Give Plasma Today
What is plasma? Plasma is a component of blood that is comprised of water, salts and proteins. Plasma, the straw-coloured portion of blood, contains a variety of proteins, including: ImmunoglobulinsAlpha-1 proteinase inhibitor Clotting factorsC1 esterase inhibitor Each of these proteins can be uniquely used to create therapies that help to treat patients who require plasma protein…
Plasma Donation Stats
Plasma donation can seem like a confusing process, so we’re breaking down the facts, stats and numbers to paint a clear picture of how your plasma donation directly impacts patients in need. Breaking Down the Numbers: You might be surprised to learn that it takes 130 plasma donations to treat one person with primary immunodeficiency…
The Benefits of Plasma as a Treatment for Autoimmune Disorders
Blood plasma can be used to treat over 80 autoimmune disorders and immunodeficiencies. While these diseases are considered rare, most of them are genetic and chronic – meaning that those who have these conditions will have to manage them for life. How Plasma is Used to Treat Autoimmune Patients? Donated source plasma is turned into…
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The Importance of Paid Plasma Donations During a Supply Shortage
Plasma donation is the only way to ensure that people who rely on plasma protein therapies have access to the medications and treatments they need to live healthy, well-rounded lives. These patients rely on generous donors to sustain their lives. What is Plasma Used For? Plasma, a straw-coloured component of blood, is used to treat…
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What is Convalescent Plasma?
Did you know that there are different types of plasma? There are over 100 different types of plasma proteins, that can be separated into three categories: Plasma Albumin, Plasma Globulin and Fibrinogen. To read more about the different types of plasma proteins, check out our blog! Today, we’d like to talk about convalescent plasma. Convalescent…
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…
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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…
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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…
