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FAQs

How much do Grifols pay new donors? ›

Could I donate my compensation to a charity? Your time and effort are worth a lot to us, and even more to the patients you help. Donors typically receive $50 to $90 per donation, and that money is put on a debit card that you can use for yourself, your family, or to donate to a charity of your choice.

Payment. Currently, Biomat plasma donors receive $100 for each of their first five donations. After that, they get just $50. Since plasma donations take at least an hour, this works out to a generous $50+ hourly rate.

Following normal daily nutrition and proper water intake, the body can replenish the plasma proteins and fluid taken at each donation within 24-48 hours. For this reason, the FDA authorizes plasma donation up to two (2) times within a seven (7) day period, provided that there is at least one day between donations.

All Grifols plasma centers are licensed and regulated by the FDA and other international agencies.

Paid plasma collection in the U.S. can bring $30 to $70 per donation. With incentives, some people can make $400 or more per month. Committed repeat donors who give at the maximum, twice-a-week frequency can sometimes earn up to $1,000 a month, depending on the plasma center.

BioLife Plasma Services is among the top payers in the plasma donation industry. On average, BioLife pays about $20 for the first visit and between $30-50 for subsequent donations. Donors can earn up to $1,200 per month, making BioLife an attractive option for regular donors.

When you're financially strapped, selling plasma can be an appealing option to drum up some quick cash. Pharmaceutical companies often pay around $50 per donation for the pale-yellow blood component, a key ingredient in medications that treat immune disorders and other illnesses.

Those diagnosed with a serious or chronic illness–like high blood pressure, epilepsy, HIV/AIDS, or a primary immunodeficiency (PI)–are not eligible to donate plasma. Those who have high blood pressure would need to be tested to see what their current blood pressure is at the time of donating.

Only one of your arms is used to withdraw blood, separate out the platelets, and return the rest of the blood to you. Your other arm is free to turn pages in a book, click on a laptop keyboard, or scratch an itch during the 70 to 90 minute donation procedure.

No, they do not drug test donors, only employees. They ask for a urine sample on your first visit to check your glucose and proteins levels. Yes. All donors have a medical exam including drug screening.

What should I eat before donating plasma? ›

For most people, donating plasma does not cause any side effects, but some donors can experience fatigue, bruising, bleeding, or dehydration. Additionally, you may feel dizzy or lightheaded. While not typical, fainting can also occur. It's rare, but more serious infections or reactions can occur, which can be treated.

Grifols has a nationwide network of plasma donation centers to meet the growing need for plasma donations. These convenient plasma centers include Biomat USA, Talecris Plasma Resources, IBBI, and PlasmaCare.

Detection of infectious agents in blood or plasma donations through the nucleic acid amplification technique (NAT technology).

No. To protect our donors' health and minimize the risk of donating more often than permitted, donors aren't allowed to donate at more than one center. All plasma donation centers communicate regularly to verify that donors are complying with this policy.