Plasma
When you donate plasma, you save lives
We have a life challenge: to achieve 50,000 annual plasma donations by 2025 to ensure the treatment of thousands of patients with immune system issues.
We have already collected 21.674 of 50,000 plasma donations
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Why is it necessary to donate plasma?
4 reasons to donate plasma
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Plasma cannot be manufactured
The only way to obtain plasma is through the altruistic donations of caring individuals.
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It is essential for the lives of thousands of people
Plasma is vital for thousands of people who need it to survive.
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It can be donated more frequently than blood
Plasma can be donated every 15 days, as the body regenerates it more quickly.
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Vital for obtaining immunoglobulins
Plasma is essential for producing immunoglobulins, essential proteins to treat autoimmune diseases and immune system issues.
Can I donate?
Discover the requirements and key steps to become a blood donor.
You have made a donation and want to know when you can donate again?
| What do you want to donate? | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Blood | Plasma | ||
| What have you donated? | Blood | 2 months | 1 month |
| Plasma | 15 days | 15 days | |
These are the steps to donate
Before donating
- Drink plenty of liquids, especially when it's hot in the 24 hours before.
- Avoid intense exercise in the 3-4 previous hours.
- Preferably eat something salty in the 3-4 previous hours.
- Drink 3 large glasses of water in the 3-4 previous hours.
Plasma donation, or "plasmapheresis," involves extracting blood, separating the blood cells using a cell separator, retaining the plasma, and returning the rest to the donor through the same route.
Before donating plasma:
- Avoid eating a lot of fats, such as fried foods or heavy meals
- Avoid consuming sugary drinks or commercial fruit juices
- Avoid drinking alcohol
- Avoid consuming ice cream and foods with a high sugar content
Fats can be transported by the plasma, and if consumed in excess, your donation may not be able to be used.
During donation
- Drink water even if you are not very thirsty.
- The donation lasts between 45 and 60 minutes, during which you can read, listen to music, or simply relax for a while.
- Relax
After donating
- Do not remove the bandage until about 2 hours after donation.
- Avoid making major physical efforts, especially with the punctured arm, in the following 24 hours.
- If you are a smoker or plan to consume alcoholic beverages, wait 2 hours to do so.
- Drink plenty of fluids during the next 24-48 hours after donation.
- Avoid very hot places. Ventilated and cool areas are preferable.
If in the days following the donation you have a fever, feel unwell, or have a serious health problem, contact the Blood Bank.
When you donate plasma, you save lives
Did you know that with the plasma you donate, you make it possible for many sick people to be treated?
Plasma saves the lives of patients with weak immune systems who may suffer from very serious infections.
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