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What is Plasma? | The Value of Plasma

What is Plasma Used for When Donated?

Uniqueness of Plasma

Plasma makes up 55% of your blood. Plasma is the liquid part of the blood carrying antibodies, clotting factors and proteins through the body. 

Plasma is often referred to as “the gift of life,” because it is used to treat medical emergencies such as trauma, shock and burns. The proteins in your plasma can also be extracted to create medications for rare chronic conditions such as autoimmune disorders and hemophilia. In most cases, plasma proteins cannot be manufactured synthetically, so proteins from your donated plasma are the only source for medical therapies for millions of people each year.

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Proteins

The most abundant substances in plasma, includes: albumin, globulins, and fibrinogen.

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Hormones

Essential chemical messengers are transported in the blood to organs and tissues to carry out their functions.

Medical Uses of Plasma

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Therapies

  • – Hemophilia
  • – Autoimmune Disorders
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Treatments

  • – Cancer
  • – Leukemia
  • – Lymphatic Primary Immune Deficiency Disorder
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Emergencies

  • – Trauma
  • – Burns
  • – Shock

The life of Plasma.

THE JOURNEY

The life of Plasma.

From Plasma to Patient
It takes as long as 12 months for your plasma to reach those in need. All donated plasma follows very specific and highly regulated phases from donation to the manufacturing of specific medicines and therapies.

Stage 1: Plasma Donation

THE JOURNEY

Stage 1: Plasma Donation

Every day tens of thousands of people donate plasma at over 1,500 plasma centers in the U.S. The plasma is tracked, temporarily stored in sub zero frozen containers, and transported to central labs for testing.

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Stage 2: Plasma Testing

THE JOURNEY

Stage 2: Plasma Testing

All plasma is tested in a central lab to ensure it is viral free. It is then transported in sub zero frozen containers to biomedical facilities for processing.

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Stage 3: Fractionation

THE JOURNEY

Stage 3: Fractionation

Biomedical processes separate plasma into its various components to gain the desired proteins for Octapharma medical treatments being produced.

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Stage 4: Purification

THE JOURNEY

Stage 4: Purification

Removal and activation of contaminants and pathogens.

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Stage 5: Manufacturing

THE JOURNEY

Stage 5: Manufacturing

Filling medical products under aseptic conditions, inspection, packaging, quality control testing, and shipping.

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Plasma donation at your fingertips with our mobile app.

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Make your next plasma donation experience seamless & efficient by filling out our online OctaPass. Learn more about how it works.

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Determine your upcoming payment level based on your last 35 days of plasma donations.

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Our way of recognizing & rewarding valued donors! As a member, you earn points to qualify for tiered rewards including Express Passes, e-gift card

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