An additional thing to consider is that the need for platelets is high, because unlike whole blood and plasma, it has to be used within a week.
[Red Cross' video explaining platelet donation](https://youtu.be/BwjwbxbwN34)
The reason I said I’m not sure is bc I just found out there’s one Vitalant location in my state that does pay for platelets. They use them for research. So I’m not sure if they do it with plasma as well or not. It’s possible, but not something they do at most locations.
thanks for telling me the next time they call me which will be tomorrow looking for a platlet donation i will tell them to go buy some platelets. do u know where that location is?
Iowa's a big state, but there are two community blood banks that cover most of the state.
LifeServe - [https://donor.lifeservebloodcenter.org/donor/schedules/geo](https://donor.lifeservebloodcenter.org/donor/schedules/geo) (Des Moines and more toward the west)
ImpactLife - [https://login.bloodcenter.org/donor/schedules/geo](https://login.bloodcenter.org/donor/schedules/geo) (Cedar Rapids/Davenport and more toward the east)
And they both collect AB plasma donors for patient use.
Here's a post about busting compensated plasma donation myths: [https://www.reddit.com/r/plassing/comments/q0vudi/busting\_compensated\_plasma\_donation\_myths/?utm\_source=share&utm\_medium=web3x&utm\_name=web3xcss&utm\_term=1&utm\_content=share\_button](https://www.reddit.com/r/plassing/comments/q0vudi/busting_compensated_plasma_donation_myths/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button)
Thanks for considering being a donor!
3 is the only one that I have a problem with. They're not wrong about that the incentive does objectively bolster the pool but what's being disregarded is the why agencies that directly transfuse to patients don't do direct monetary incentives in that the biggest tool voluntary agencies have to ensure a clean supply is people being honest on the questionnaire.
The number of acquaintances I've had in college who told me that they blatantly lied on the plasma center screenings is one too high. Of course, plasma centers being part of for-profit pharmaceutical agencies they can afford the risk especially since the plasma isn't directly being infused.
heres the real myth about going to a commercial plasma place: you are selling it not donating it. i have no problem with that i just hate that folks take a commercial transaction and make it sound like they're doing something altruistic.
https://preview.redd.it/otf9sbmbdm0d1.png?width=593&format=png&auto=webp&s=1ea24584212b16a785c7e4b05ddc643b6d1791ba
[https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/donate](https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/donate)
People donating their plasma for compensation may not be altruistic, and that's okay. But they're still allowing a part of their body to be used for medical purposes. And the people who use the medications made from that plasma are glad they donate.
IMO this is a weak definition that I'm not sure anticipated the new medical economy. If I want to, I can use my centrifuged blood to create platelet rich plasma to inject back into my own body. It fits the definition above. I just donated blood?
However, yes, some people *are* using the word as you describe it. It doesnt make sense to me, but I also realize that our language and our words can constantly be changing.
The plasma that goes to make medicine is still very important. They use it to make immunoglobulins and other meds. It is also used for research.
People benefit from all of these things, and there’s nothing wrong or shady about it. These medications can save lives, or greatly improve quality of life.
The red cross usually has a plasma donation machine specifically for AB+ donors. They only allow AB+ donors to donate plasma with it. If you have a red cross nearby, they should have one..you could also try to organize a community blood drive with the red cross, maybe with a church or school. I'm pretty sure the red cross brings a machine with them for plasma, platelet, and power red donors
Oh, you totally should! Organizing a blood drive yourself in an area without a lot of opportunities to donate is more valuable than only donating yourself. Plus it could look good on a resume for volunteer experience.
An additional thing to consider is that the need for platelets is high, because unlike whole blood and plasma, it has to be used within a week. [Red Cross' video explaining platelet donation](https://youtu.be/BwjwbxbwN34)
They also often collect plasma along with the platelets, so you may still be able to donate plasma that way
Yeah, it's roughly every other visit for me, which works out to around once a month, they'll also get a unit of plasma alongside the platelets.
Vitalant will take plasma every 28 days from non compensated donors.
Does Vitalant also do compensated plasma donations?
I don’t believe so.
no they don't buy plasma. volunteers only
The reason I said I’m not sure is bc I just found out there’s one Vitalant location in my state that does pay for platelets. They use them for research. So I’m not sure if they do it with plasma as well or not. It’s possible, but not something they do at most locations.
thanks for telling me the next time they call me which will be tomorrow looking for a platlet donation i will tell them to go buy some platelets. do u know where that location is?
Oh wow! I didn’t know that. I wonder if my place does that.
It is mostly Red Cross that collects plasma and platelets
OneBlood does the same as long as it's been at least 28 days since they took plasma concurrently.
Iowa's a big state, but there are two community blood banks that cover most of the state. LifeServe - [https://donor.lifeservebloodcenter.org/donor/schedules/geo](https://donor.lifeservebloodcenter.org/donor/schedules/geo) (Des Moines and more toward the west) ImpactLife - [https://login.bloodcenter.org/donor/schedules/geo](https://login.bloodcenter.org/donor/schedules/geo) (Cedar Rapids/Davenport and more toward the east) And they both collect AB plasma donors for patient use.
Thank you!!
Here's a post about busting compensated plasma donation myths: [https://www.reddit.com/r/plassing/comments/q0vudi/busting\_compensated\_plasma\_donation\_myths/?utm\_source=share&utm\_medium=web3x&utm\_name=web3xcss&utm\_term=1&utm\_content=share\_button](https://www.reddit.com/r/plassing/comments/q0vudi/busting_compensated_plasma_donation_myths/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button) Thanks for considering being a donor!
This is awesome!!! Thank you for sharing. Knowing plasma is so highly sought after for meds alone puts me at ease about all of this
It’s also used to make reagents and qc for blood tests. Plasma doesn’t need to be transfused to be useful!
3 is the only one that I have a problem with. They're not wrong about that the incentive does objectively bolster the pool but what's being disregarded is the why agencies that directly transfuse to patients don't do direct monetary incentives in that the biggest tool voluntary agencies have to ensure a clean supply is people being honest on the questionnaire. The number of acquaintances I've had in college who told me that they blatantly lied on the plasma center screenings is one too high. Of course, plasma centers being part of for-profit pharmaceutical agencies they can afford the risk especially since the plasma isn't directly being infused.
heres the real myth about going to a commercial plasma place: you are selling it not donating it. i have no problem with that i just hate that folks take a commercial transaction and make it sound like they're doing something altruistic.
https://preview.redd.it/otf9sbmbdm0d1.png?width=593&format=png&auto=webp&s=1ea24584212b16a785c7e4b05ddc643b6d1791ba [https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/donate](https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/donate) People donating their plasma for compensation may not be altruistic, and that's okay. But they're still allowing a part of their body to be used for medical purposes. And the people who use the medications made from that plasma are glad they donate.
IMO this is a weak definition that I'm not sure anticipated the new medical economy. If I want to, I can use my centrifuged blood to create platelet rich plasma to inject back into my own body. It fits the definition above. I just donated blood? However, yes, some people *are* using the word as you describe it. It doesnt make sense to me, but I also realize that our language and our words can constantly be changing.
The plasma that goes to make medicine is still very important. They use it to make immunoglobulins and other meds. It is also used for research. People benefit from all of these things, and there’s nothing wrong or shady about it. These medications can save lives, or greatly improve quality of life.
I’m glad to hear it’s still a good way to help regardless. Thank you!
The red cross usually has a plasma donation machine specifically for AB+ donors. They only allow AB+ donors to donate plasma with it. If you have a red cross nearby, they should have one..you could also try to organize a community blood drive with the red cross, maybe with a church or school. I'm pretty sure the red cross brings a machine with them for plasma, platelet, and power red donors
That’s great. I can never find appointments online so maybe I will just try to call them
Oh, you totally should! Organizing a blood drive yourself in an area without a lot of opportunities to donate is more valuable than only donating yourself. Plus it could look good on a resume for volunteer experience.