Plasma Donation is increasing in importance over time and is almost as important as
blood donation. Even though blood is needed in high volumes every second of
every day for patients facing various emergencies, plasma is a component that
is needed by patients too. Blood and plasma donations happen through very
different processes. While a blood donation is taken by inserting a needle into
your arm, plasma donations happen with the help of a machine known as an
apheresis machine.
We insert one needle into your arm and one
into your foot or another part of your body. The needle inserted into your arm
will remove whole blood from your body which goes into the apheresis machine.
This machine separates plasma from other parts of your blood and then sends it
back into your body through the other needle. You might also receive saline
along with the rest of the components to help compensate for the lost volume of
plasma.
Plasma is the biggest component of human blood
and is often quickly recovered by the body since it assumes such a large part
in it. It is transparent in color and its main function is to transport all the
necessary components throughout the body. Saturn Bio is an FDA-regulated
donation facility where you can make your first paid plasma donation in
Indianapolis. We make the process as comfortable and safe for you as possible.
The process starts with your registration and
screening which will determine your eligibility to donate. Not only will you be
catering to the growing need for plasma by donating, but you will also earn
monetary compensation. These are just a few of the benefits of donating plasma
at Saturn Bio. We encourage eligible donors to keep coming back and donating
plasma whenever they can. It’s truly rewarding to donate your plasma.
Plasma is widely used for various medical and
research purposes. Our trained staff at Saturn Bio will help you understand the
donation process and how you will help people before the donation starts.
Unlike blood that can't be stored for too long, plasma can be stored and used
for as long as up to 1 year. People that have been through critical emergencies
such as burns and accidents may need your donated plasma to survive.
