Starting 7 days after donating plasma, you may be eligible to donate platelets and 28 days after to donate whole blood.Īlthough we do not charge for the blood product itself, Memorial Blood Centers is reimbursed by hospitals for the costs associated with all activities involved in the process-from recruiting and screening donors, collecting and processing each generous donation, to labeling, storage, and distribution. You can donate plasma every 28 days, and provide three times the plasma collected during whole blood donation! Male plasma donors with type AB and A+ blood are especially needed.
Plasma: This part of the blood contains essential nutrients and proteins for patients in need. Compared to donating whole blood, that’s half the number of annual visits for the same amount of donated red cells! You can donate double red cells twice per year (every 112 days). Seven days after donating platelets, you are eligible to donate whole blood or double red cells.ĭouble red cells: This type of donation provides twice the amount of red blood cells in a whole blood donation. Your body makes new platelets in just 24 hours. You can donate platelets every 7 days, up to 24 times per year. Platelets: During this type of donation you can give up to six times the amount of platelets in a whole blood donation. In addition, you may qualify to donate just one part of your blood by making a specialty donation of: You can donate whole blood three to four times per year (every 56 days).
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