How to Donate Plasma in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Donated plasma is used in plasma-based therapies for many ailments, including hemophilia, shock and rabies. The donation process for plasma is very similar to giving blood. Albuquerque residents have three in-town plasma donation centers for convenient giving. When donating plasma, eat a regular meal 3 to 4 hours before you give, and drink at least 16 ounces of fluid to nourish your body for this process. According to CSL Plasma, donors can earn up to $300 a month, though rates fluctuate.
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Instructions
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Choose your preferred donation spot. Both CSL Plasma and DCI Plasma maintain Albuquerque locations. DCI has two locations.
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Go to the plasma center, sign in at the receptionist desk and show proof of identification. You will need to show a photo ID and a valid social security number. Initial visits take 2 to 3 hours; repeat visits take 90 minutes.
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Complete a questionnaire about your medical history and get a physical examination, if this is your first visit. The plasma centers want to make sure it's safe for you to donate.
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Sit in a chair once you've passed the screening process. Staff will set up the plasma extracting equipment and start the process. This part can take up to 2 hours on a first-time visit and 1 hour thereafter. During the plasma extraction, blood is drawn from your system, the plasma is separated from the blood, and the blood is then returned to your body.
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Rest for a few minutes after the plasma collection is completed. You may feel tired or dizzy; this is normal.
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Stop by the reception desk when you're finished to get paid for your donation.
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Tips & Warnings
Those aged 18 to 65 and weighing over 110 lbs. can generally donate plasma. If you have gotten a tattoo within the last 12 months, you can't give.
You can donate plasma twice a week, but you must take a day off between donations.
