Where can i donate plasma and get paid for it

Being a plasma donor requires time and commitment. To qualify as a donor, you must be in good health and must make a commitment to maintaining a healthy lifestyle and good health to donate your plasma.

At Canadian Plasma Resources, we want to show that we appreciate the time, commitment and, in some cases, the expense that our donors dedicate to helping others. All donors will be enrolled in our Super Hero Rewards loyalty program and could receive valuable gifts and prizes each year.

On your first donation, you are considered an applicant donor. After your second donation, if you pass all screening steps and your test results from the first and second donations are acceptable, you become a qualified donor. Most people that meet the basic donor eligibility criteria can become a qualified donor.

After each donation, your compensation will be sent to you. A qualified donor can donate plasma twice in every 7 days period at the most. You will receive up to $65 per donation.

If you wish, you may donate your compensation to charitable organizations and receive a tax receipt.

We appreciate your commitment and continued support that you have shown through regular donations at CPR. Remember, above all, each donation that you make will be used to produce therapies for patients in need.

FAQ

Q: How do I reach the Gold Level of compensation?

A: To reach the Gold Level, you must donate twice a week for at least 5 consecutive weeks. (2 weeks of the Orange Level, 2 weeks of the Silver Level, and then you enter the Gold Level)

Q: What happens if I only donate once a week?

A: If you only donate once per week, you will maintain your compensation level; if you only make one donation and you are in the Silver Level, you will remain in the Silver Level in the next week.

Q: I donated twice in a 7 day period, why did I not receive any bonus compensation?

A: To be eligible for the compensation bonus, you must donate twice in one calendar week. This means that the two donations must be made between Monday and Sunday to be eligible for the bonus compensation on the second visit of the week.

Q: I donated, but I have not received my compensation yet. What should I do?

A: Typically, the compensation is sent out to our donors within 48 hours of the donation. If 48 hours has already passed and you have not received any email correspondence regarding your compensation, please call your local center or email [email protected] to inquire.

Q: I did not donate the full amount of plasma; will I be compensated? Will I maintain my compensation level?

A: Yes, you will be compensated; the amount of compensation is dependent on the amount of plasma you donate. For example, if you donate less than 180ml, you will receive $10; if you donate between 180ml and 684ml, you will receive $30.
Yes, you will also maintain your compensation level if you have an incomplete donation. 

Q: I was informed that my donation was unusable, what does this mean for my compensation?

A: If we cannot use your donation, you will receive $10. This could be due to the donation being under our minimum volume level, hyperlipidemic, or has been overrun with Red Blood Cells (RBCs). Your compensation level will be maintained even if we cannot use your donation for further manufacturing.

Q: Why do donors who donate more plasma receive more compensation? 

A: The donors who donate more plasma receive more compensation because the volume of donated plasma is generally proportionate to the amount of time a donor is hooked to the plasmapheresis machine. More importantly this volume is directly proportionate to the amount of final product (Plasma Proteins) that can be extracted from the raw plasma. More Plasma = More Life-Saving Products for All Patients.

Want a feel-good side hustle? Consider selling your plasma or platelets. You can make money and save lives at the same time. And the amount you make is generous — usually between $25 and $100 an hour.

Of course, you can also give plasma and platelets for free to nonprofit organizations, such as the Red Cross. But there’s no shame in getting paid.

Selling plasma or platelets is a lot like giving blood. But it takes longer because you’re hooked up to a machine that separates your blood’s components — red and white blood cells, platelets and plasma — and returns the unneeded portion to your body. The process usually takes about an hour for plasma and up to two hours for platelets.

The amount you earn for selling platelets and plasma varies by location and the number of times you do it. Some sites pay more to new clients; others pay increasing amounts to keep people motivated to come back.

Most of the organizations that pay for plasma turn around and sell it at a profit. Hospitals typically charge patients $300 to $3,000 per liter for these lifesaving liquids. And companies use plasma to develop for-profit drugs and therapies.

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What are platelets and plasma?

Plasma is a yellowish liquid that carries blood cells around. It is mainly made up of water, but it also contains antibodies that fight infection. It’s used to treat people with cancer and blood diseases. It’s also widely used in medical research. Because it doesn’t last long when stored, there is a constant need for regular donors.

Platelets are cell fragments that help heal wounds. They’re used in surgeries and to help people with traumatic injuries.

Why companies pay

Finding donors isn’t easy. Many people are averse to needles and blood, and both are involved in donating plasma and platelets. Moreover, donating is time-consuming. The typical donation takes one to two hours. And first-time donations can take longer because the center will need to get your medical history.

Moreover, there can be side effects, such as dizziness and loss of energy.

Consequently, many sites are willing to pay people for their time and potential discomfort. Compensation can vary by season, demand and the number of times you are willing to sell.

Variable earnings

Consider Biomat, which pays plasma sellers $100 for each of their first five sessions. After that, the site pays $50 per sale. Although the first time may take a little longer, the site says most plasma clients are in and out in an hour.

Octapharma Plasma pays $100 for the first seven sales. After that, the site pays based on your weight. The bigger you are, the more you get paid. Why? They can take more plasma from someone who weighs 200 pounds than someone who weighs 110 pounds — the minimum weight to be able to donate.

Trusting Heart Blood Centers pays platelet sellers a staggered rate based on the number of times they participate. Starting in 2023, the minimum rate is $75 per sale. But regular donors earn increasing amounts. Those who sell every two weeks (the maximum allowed) will earn up to $175 per sale in 2023.

Because extracting your platelets requires between 90 minutes and two hours, the hourly rate runs from $37 to more than $87.

What’s involved?

The process of selling both plasma and platelets is similar to donating blood. You answer questions about your health and activity and submit to a few medical tests. Then a phlebotomist sticks a needle in your arm to start the blood draw. However, the process differs in that the blood is pumped into a machine that separates the cells and returns the portion of your blood that’s not needed back to you.

Your body quickly regenerates the lost platelet and plasma cells. So while you can safely donate blood only every eight weeks, you can sell plasma up to two times a week. And you can sell platelets once a week. However, the FDA, which regulates medical products and procedures, limits plasma and/or platelet extractions (whether a donation or sale) to 24 per year.

Working conditions

SideHusl.com evaluates working conditions as part of our side hustle rating process. And here, the working conditions couldn’t be much better. Outside of the slight pinch you might feel from the needle, all the plasma and platelet centers make a point of making you comfortable. You’re seated in a lounge chair and often are given a blanket and water or juice. And you’re encouraged to use the free Wi-Fi.

When the process is over, the staff is likely to offer you a soft drink, juice and a snack. Moreover, many centers are open nights and weekends, making it easy to schedule a convenient appointment.

Kristof is the editor of SideHusl.com, an independent website that reviews money-making opportunities in the gig economy.

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