What disqualifies a person from donating plasma?

Understanding Plasma Donation Disqualifications
Plasma donation is a vital process that helps save lives, but not everyone is eligible to donate. Various factors can disqualify a person from donating plasma, ranging from medical conditions to medications. Understanding these disqualifications is crucial for potential donors who wish to contribute to this essential service.
Medical Conditions and Illnesses
Certain medical conditions can either temporarily or permanently disqualify individuals from donating plasma. For instance, chronic illnesses such as HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, and certain types of cancer can make a person ineligible. Additionally, conditions that compromise the immune system or affect blood clotting may also lead to disqualification. Even common ailments like the flu or a cold can delay a donation until the individual has fully recovered.
Medications and Supplements
The medications a person takes play a significant role in determining their eligibility to donate plasma. Some prescription medications can affect the quality and safety of the plasma, leading to temporary disqualification. For example, anticoagulants, which are used to prevent blood clots, may require a waiting period before a donation can occur. It is essential for potential donors to disclose all medications and supplements they are taking during the screening process, as this information helps donation center staff assess eligibility.
Lifestyle Factors
Lifestyle choices can also impact a person’s ability to donate plasma. Factors such as recent travel to areas with infectious diseases, tattoos or piercings done within a certain timeframe, and substance abuse can lead to temporary disqualifications. For instance, individuals who have recently traveled to regions with outbreaks of diseases like Zika or malaria may be asked to wait before donating.
Screening Process
Before a person can donate plasma, they must undergo a thorough screening process. This includes a health questionnaire and a physical examination to assess overall health and eligibility. Only after passing these screenings and providing negative test results within a specified timeframe can a donor achieve “Qualified Donor” status. This rigorous process ensures that the plasma collected is safe for recipients and meets health standards.
Conclusion
In summary, while the need for plasma donations is significant, various factors can disqualify individuals from participating. Medical conditions, medications, lifestyle choices, and the screening process all play critical roles in determining eligibility. For those interested in donating, it is vital to be aware of these disqualifications and to communicate openly with donation center staff to ensure a safe and successful donation experience.

What makes you not able to donate plasma?

You can’t donate plasma if you: have had most types of cancer. have some heart conditions. have received blood, platelets, plasma or any other blood products after 1 January 1980.

What excludes you from donating plasma?

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.

What are reasons I can’t donate plasma?

LIST OF EXCLUSIONS

• Ever been diagnosed or received treatment for HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis B (HBV) or Hepatitis C (HCV).
• Ever had a transplant, such as organ or bone marrow.
• Ever had any major problems with heart, lungs, liver, or kidneys.

What limits you from donating plasma?

Health is a priority when it comes to donating plasma. If you’ve been diagnosed with AIDS or have had a positive HIV test, or tested positive for Hepatitis B or C, we can’t accept your donation. It is possible that you may test positive for other viruses that could cause you to be ineligible to donate.

Why would they deny my plasma?

Health is a priority when it comes to donating plasma. If you’ve been diagnosed with AIDS or have had a positive HIV test, or tested positive for Hepatitis B or C, we can’t accept your donation. It is possible that you may test positive for other viruses that could cause you to be ineligible to donate.

Does weight disqualify you from donating plasma?

To donate plasma, you need to be at least 18 years of age, weigh at least 110 lbs., and be in good health. Your health will be assessed at your medical screening.

What drugs disqualify you from donating plasma?

MEDICATION DEFERRAL LIST

• Accutane.
• Antibiotics *Donors who are taking antibiotics are eligible to donate 24 hours after their last dose.
• Anti-Platelet Medications.
• Avodart.
• Blood thinners (such as Coumadin, Heparin, Lovenox, Warfarin)
• Bovine insulin.
• Hepatitis B Immune Globulin.
• Human-derived growth hormones.

What do they test for when you donate plasma?

All donors must be screened for HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C at each donation using nucleic amplified testing (NAT), a state-of-the-art method that tests for the DNA particles of the virus. In addition, each plasma donation is tested for antibodies that the body produces in response to a virus.

What is the blacklist for plasma donors?

The National Donor Deferral Registry (NDDR®) is a database of donors who test "reactive" for the viral agents for HIV, HBV, and HCV and are permanently prohibited from donating plasma at participating licensed and industry-certified centers in the U.S. and Canada.

Can I donate plasma if I take depression medication?

Usually yes, as long as you’re well and have no side effects from the medication. This includes Endep, Cipramil, Dothep, Lexapro, Lovan, Avanza, Aropax, Edronax, Eleva, and Efexor. If you’re taking something else or aren’t sure about your side effects, confirm if you can donate by contacting us.