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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 including health conditions, m

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 blood, is essential for creating life-saving therapie

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. Although donating plasma is an incredi

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 all play vital r

Octapharma Plasma Center Leader and Her Mother Discover New Bond Through Plasma Therapy

Whenever Erika, an assistant manager at an Octapharma Plasma center, speaks with donors as they donate plasma, she shares her mother’s story to remind them of their life-saving act. “My mom is fun