Plasma Donation FAQs | BioLife Plasma Services

Have questions about donating plasma?

Donating plasma is a great way to make a big difference in the lives of patients facing a variety of challenging health conditions — and put some extra money in your pocket. Whatever your reason is for considering plasma donation, it’s the right reason. And it’s completely natural to have questions about the process. Check out our frequently asked questions below. If you don’t find your answer here, please reach out to us.

Understanding Plasma

What is plasma?

What is plasma used for?

Why should I donate plasma?

Becoming a Plasma Donor

How do I donate plasma?

What are the requirements for donating plasma?

What is the medical screening process?

How old do you have to be to donate plasma?

How many times can I donate plasma?

Are there side effects for donating plasma?

Does donating plasma weaken your immune system?

What can disqualify you from donating plasma?

What is plasma donation deferral?

Does BioLife accept walk-in plasma donation appointments?

What to Know About Plasma Donation

What is the plasma donation process

Is it safe to donate plasma?

What’s the difference between whole blood donation and plasma donation?

How do I donate plasma and get money?

What should you not do after donating plasma?

What should I eat before donating plasma?

What do I need to bring with me for the first plasma donation?

Do I need to report plasma donation income or will I get tax documents from Takeda?

Appointments and Mobile App

What is your appointment cancellation policy?

Do I need to show up to my appointments early?

How do I find a plasma donation center near me?

Do you provide a supervised play area for children 17 years and under while I donate?

Is there a BioLife app I can use?

Can I use the app to schedule and manage my appointments?

Debit Card FAQs

What is the BioLife Debit Card and how does it work?

Can I add additional money to my BioLife Card?

Is the BioLife Card a credit card?

What should I do when I receive my BioLife Card?

How do I access the cardholder website?

How do I withdraw cash at an ATM using my BioLife Card?

Can I withdraw cash at a bank using my BioLife Card?

Can I transfer money from my BioLife Card to my personal bank account?

Is there a fee to check my BioLife Card balance?

How do I make purchases using my BioLife Card?