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What Disqualifies You from Donating Plasma? Deferrals Explained
​​What disqualifies you from being a plasma donor? Most people are qualified and eligible to donate plasma, but certain conditions might disqualify you from donating...
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Side Effects of Donating Plasma: Positive Effects & Important Considerations
Donating plasma is a decision that benefits not only your community but can also have personal upsides for you. Plasma, the liquid portion of your...
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World Hemophilia Day 2025 —Celebrating Strength, Awareness, and Life-Saving Plasma Donations
April 17, 2025, marks the 36th year of celebrating World Hemophilia Day—a global movement to raise awareness about hemophilia and honor the strength of those...
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Everything You Need to Know About Donating Plasma While Pregnant
For expectant mothers and loyal plasma donors alike, one question often comes up: Can you donate plasma while pregnant? You cannot donate plasma while pregnant....
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From Survivor to Advocate 
As a mathematician and team manager at Octapharma Plasma, Inc., Rob Marchand is great with numbers. “I’m very precise, and I believe there’s a method...
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Plasma Donation vs Platelets & Whole Blood Donations: Differences & Similarities
If you’ve been considering donating plasma, platelets, or whole blood, you may be asking, "What’s the difference between the three?" Plasma, platelets, and whole blood...
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