How to Understand Plasmapheresis

Some people donate plasma up to 4 times a month for money. Donors exchange their plasma for money through plasmapheresis. Plasma is the straw colored part of the blood that contains the clotting factors and antibodies. A special therapeutic machine with a high velocity centrifuge is used to separate the different components. To better understand plasmapheresis and how it is used read the following information.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Visit a Plasma Donation Center

1. Search the phonebook or perform an Internet search to find plasma donation centers near you.

2. Visit the plasma donation center of your choice. This is the best way to actually see a procedure and understand plasmapheresis.

3. Ask the staff to explain the process and the requirements to become a plasma donor.

4. Request additional reading material to cover any questions you might not have asked.

Research Information Online

5. Begin by visiting the Healthatoz website (see Resources below). Type the word "Plasmapheresis" in the search box and press the "Search" button.

6. Scroll down the options and select the "Plasmapheresis" link.

7. Read over all the information on the page. If you are still confused about plasmapheresis and what it is used for, continue to the next step.

8. Go to the top of the page to the "Nurse Chat" heading and click on the "Chat Now" link. At the pop-up window, fill in all required information and press the "Continue" button.

9. Type in any additional questions at the top of the page and press the "enter" key. Wait for a nurse to answer all your questions.

10. Educate others on plasmapheresis and what it is used for. Encourage people to donate plasma.

Resources

• Get live answers to health questions at Healthatoz.com.

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