In order to donate plasma potential donors must go through a screening process to determine eligibility. In California, donors are required to be at least 17 years old or older. In some cases people can donate as young as 16 years old but they must have a signed parental consent form. Those wishing to donate need to weigh a minimum of 110 pounds and have good general health. At each donation center, potential donors must participate in …show more content…
The American Red Cross can also be contacted for listings of plasma donation centers. Telephone directories and the American Red Cross website can be used to find contact information for the organization.
In California documentation to prove identity and residency must be shown before a person can donate plasma. In order to show proof of identity a government issued photo ID must be shown, along with a person's Social Security card. To provide residency status, a utility bill postmarked to a person's California address within 30 days of donating plasma or a lease will work as documentation.
When a person is scheduled to donate plasma they should eat and drink plenty of fluids beforehand. Upon arrival at the donation center the staff will ensure that the person is eligible to make a donation. Photo ID, Social Security number, and proof of residency will be checked. Next, personal questions about a person's health and medical history will be asked. A physical and blood sample will be required to ensure that a person is of good health to be able to donate