How to Donate Plasma in Cincinnati

You can donate plasma twice in a seven-day period.

Donating plasma is a viable option for anyone who wants to provide a medical service and get paid at the same time. Plasma, which is best described as the water in your blood, is used in the treatment of blood disorders such as hemophilia and other immune deficiency disorders. There is a plasma donation center in Cincinnati, Ohio on Main Street equipped with qualified nurses and medical technicians.

Things You'll Need

• Proof of residency, Social Security card or government ID

Instructions

1. Bring your Social Security card, government ID or proof of residency to Ohio Blood Plasma, Inc. (see Resources). The donation center is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

2. Take the physical exam, which can last up to two hours.

3. Get an appointment and come back later any time to donate after you're cleared. The donation itself only takes between an hour and an hour and a half.

References

• Blood Banker: Ohio Blood Banks
• Donating Plasma.org

Resources

• Ohio Blood Plasma, Inc.: 1128 Main St., Cincinnati, OH 45202: 513-621-8728