How to Donate Plasma

How To Donate Plasma

Donating plasma is one of the easiest and most impactful things you can do to help save and improve a life. Once you become a regular donor, you earn the pride of knowing you are helping others. Because we value our donors, we do everything we can to provide you with high-quality care and the utmost respect throughout your visit. We follow strict health and safety guidelines to safeguard your well-being and comfort. And we compensate you for the time you give us during your donation sessions.

Take a look at our plasma donation requirements, learn more about our plasma donor compensation and go step by step through the plasma donation process

How To Donate Plasma

Take a look at our plasma donation requirements, learn more about our plasma donor compensation and go step by step through the plasma donation process

How To Donate Plasma

Take a look at our plasma donation requirements, learn more about our plasma donor compensation and go step by step through the plasma donation process

Donation Requirements

Make Sure You're Eligible

Must be 18-69 years old

Weigh at least 110 pounds

Be in general good health

ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS? Contact your local plasma donation center

Bring your documents

Donating plasma is simple – but the number one reason new donors are turned away is because they forget their IDs. Make sure you bring everything on the list so we can check you in quickly.

A valid photo ID

This can include a driver's license, state-issued identification, passport or military ID.

If you're a student, you can bring a school ID and a copy of your birth certificate that verifies your birth date.

If you have an out-of-state ID, you'll need to provide proof of your current household address (see below).

Proof of your Social Security Number

This can include a Social Security card, a W-2 form or a paycheck stub printed with your full name and entire Social Security Number. You can also get Social Security verification from your local Supplemental Security Income (SSI) office.

If you're not a U.S. citizen, you may provide your Border Crossing Card (B1/B2 VISA/BBC).

Proof of address

This can include the information printed on your photo ID, W-2 form or paycheck stub if your current address is listed.

You can also use a utility bill from the previous 30 days that lists your name and address, or bring a copy of your current lease.

VERY IMPORTANT!

The name on your photo ID MUST MATCH the name on your proof of Social Security Number.

Donation Requirements

Make Sure You're Eligible

Must be 18-69 years old

Weigh at least 110 pounds

Be in general good health

ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS? Contact your local plasma donation center

Bring your documents

Donating plasma is simple – but the number one reason new donors are turned away is because they forget their IDs. Make sure you bring everything on the list so we can check you in quickly.

A valid photo ID

This can include a driver's license, state-issued identification, passport or military ID.

If you're a student, you can bring a school ID and a copy of your birth certificate that verifies your birth date.

If you have an out-of-state ID, you'll need to provide proof of your current household address (see below).

Proof of your Social Security Number

If you're not a U.S. citizen, you may provide your Border Crossing Card (B1/B2 VISA/BBC).

Proof of address

This can include the information printed on your photo ID, W-2 form or paycheck stub if your current address is listed.

You can also use a utility bill from the previous 30 days that lists your name and address, or bring a copy of your current lease.

VERY IMPORTANT!

The name on your photo ID MUST MATCH the name on your proof of Social Security Number.

Donation Requirements

Make Sure You're Eligible

Must be 18-69 years old

Weigh at least 110 pounds

Be in general good health

ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS? Contact your local plasma donation center

Bring your documents

Donating plasma is simple – but the number one reason new donors are turned away is because they forget their IDs. Make sure you bring everything on the list so we can check you in quickly.

A valid photo ID

This can include a driver's license, state-issued identification, passport or military ID.

If you're a student, you can bring a school ID and a copy of your birth certificate that verifies your birth date.

If you have an out-of-state ID, you'll need to provide proof of your current household address (see below).

Proof of your Social Security Number

If you're not a U.S. citizen, you may provide your Border Crossing Card (B1/B2 VISA/BBC).

Proof of address

This can include the information printed on your photo ID, W-2 form or paycheck stub if your current address is listed.

You can also use a utility bill from the previous 30 days that lists your name and address, or bring a copy of your current lease.

VERY IMPORTANT!

The name on your photo ID MUST MATCH the name on your proof of Social Security Number.

What is Grifols' Donor Compensation?

Giving has its rewards, and we compensate our plasma donors for the time commitment involved in being a regular plasma donor. Rates may vary, but on average you can earn up to $400 a month providing the plasma used to help make life-saving medicines. Locate a center near you to find out this month's compensation.

DON'T FORGET TO SCHEDULE YOUR NEXT APPOINTMENT!

Remember, only plasma from repeat donors is used to make life-saving plasma-derived medicines. If you don't come back to make a second donation, your first donation cannot be used to produce these medicines.

DON'T FORGET TO SCHEDULE YOUR NEXT APPOINTMENT!

How Does Grifols Compensate Plasma Donors?

Each Grifols donor receives compensation on a Grifols prepaid Visa^® debit card that is refilled after each donation. Upon completing your first donation, you will receive the debit card, information on how to use it, a list of ATM locations where you can make withdrawals and contact information for the bank.

You do not have to bring your debit card with you to the donation center at each visit. Once you finish donating plasma, your card will be automatically reloaded with that day's donation payment.

Questions about donation amounts and any bonuses offered should be directed to your donation center team.

Questions about your debit card balance or how to access and manage your account should be directed to the bank.

What is Grifols' Donor Compensation?

DON'T FORGET TO SCHEDULE YOUR NEXT APPOINTMENT!

How Does Grifols Compensate Plasma Donors?

You do not have to bring your debit card with you to the donation center at each visit. Once you finish donating plasma, your card will be automatically reloaded with that day's donation payment.

Questions about donation amounts and any bonuses offered should be directed to your donation center team.

Questions about your debit card balance or how to access and manage your account should be directed to the bank.

What is Grifols' Donor Compensation?

DON'T FORGET TO SCHEDULE YOUR NEXT APPOINTMENT!

How Does Grifols Compensate Plasma Donors?

You do not have to bring your debit card with you to the donation center at each visit. Once you finish donating plasma, your card will be automatically reloaded with that day's donation payment.

Questions about donation amounts and any bonuses offered should be directed to your donation center team.

Questions about your debit card balance or how to access and manage your account should be directed to the bank.

Steps to Donating

After care

While plasma regenerates very quickly (usually within 24-48 hours) and plasmapheresis has few to no adverse effects, it is important to take care of yourself after your donation. Having something to eat and drink within two hours after your donation helps replenish your blood volume and restore your energy.

Eat Food

Drink Water

Steps to Donating

After care

Eat Food

Drink Water

Steps to Donating

After care

Eat Food

Drink Water

What's Next?

Don't forget to schedule your next appointment

The only thing more important than your first donation is your second. Without at least two donations, your plasma cannot be used to make life-saving medicines. Please stop by the reception area or give us a call to set up an appointment for your next donation.