Hemarus

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What is plasma? the colorless fluid part of your blood. Plasma is a potent weapon that serves a number of vital functions in bleeding and infection control. Every donation makes a difference. And AT HEMARUS. We take great care to ensure the integrity of OUR plasma collected AT OUR professional donor CENTERS. DONOR COMPENSATION HEMARUS is an FDA licensed facility specializing in life-saving source plasma collection. OUR donors are kindly compensated and CAN earn UP to $300 PER month*. Donors donating for specialty programs MAY BE more highly compensated depending on the rarity of the ANTIBODY. WHY should I DONATE? YOUR plasma CAN help save a life! plasma is used to produce and develop life-saving therapies for thousands of patients with rare diseases. Immune deficiency and blood disorders. Plasma cannot BE produced in a laboratory. SO the power to make a difference depends on the generosity and commitment of plasma donors like YOU. Will I BE compensated? YOU will BE financially compensated for each successful plasma donation. Cash or check will BE delivered to the donor upon successful completion. HOW long does it take to donate? your initial visit and plasma donation will take about 3 to 4 hours. First time donors are required to complete a health history questionnaire. Verify ID. Have a blood test and pass a brief physical exam before proceeding to the actual plasma donation process. Subsequent visits average 1½ to 2 hours. Are there ANY adverse effects during or after plasma donation? the most common side effects of donation includes bruising AT the site of donation or becoming light headed or dizzy. However. It is important to remember that plasmapheresis is a medical procedure and should BE taken seriously. It is highly recommended to drink plenty of water before donating. What DO I need to Bring on MY first visit? YOU must Bring a government issued ID (such AS Driver’s license). Your social security card. And proof of residency (a piece of mail addressed to YOU AT your current address. Such AS a utility bill. Which has been postmarked within the past 30 days). The name on your photo ID must BE an exact match to the name on your social security card (or individual taxpayer ID number (itin). Otherwise YOU will NOT BE able to donate. *please drink plenty of water before your visit* what should I expect when donating? SEE step by step process. DO I need to make an appointment? YOU DO NOT need to make an appointment. First time donors must arrive AT the center 2 hours prior to closing time. NO exceptions. We are sorry. CAN I donate if I AM pregnant? YOU MAY NOT donate while pregnant or breastfeeding. HOW often CAN I donate? a plasma donor is allowed to give UP to TWO donations within a 7 DAY period. With AT least 48 hours between donations. HOW soon after donating blood CAN I donate plasma? YOU MAY donate plasma 8 weeks after whole blood donation. What if I have questions concerning MY eligibility DUE to existing health conditions or medications? if YOU have questions concerning your donation eligibility DUE to medications and/ or existing medical conditions. Please click on the contact US link and your questions will BE answered by a member of OUR medical staff or center directors. What is deferral? if a prospective donor does NOT meet the qualifications during their health screening. They will BE deferred from donating, a donor MAY BE temporarily deferred (during illness or other medical condition that is temporary in nature) or permanently deferred (DUE to a medical condition or disease which could compromise the donors health or the quality of the plasma product on an ongoing basis).