How to Donate Plasma in Grand Prairie, Texas

Plasma is the liquid portion of your blood; and donating your plasma could save a life. Plasma donations are used by hospitals in Grand Prairie to provide transfusions, treat severe burns and improve the quality of life of those that suffer from blood disorders. Donating plasma entails being hooked to a machine that extracts your blood, removes the plasma and returns your blood to your body. If you live in Grand Prairie, Texas and want to donate plasma, contact a local Grand Prairie plasma donation center.

Instructions

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  Research plasma donation centers in Grand Prairie. You can conduct an Internet search, ask people you know for contact information or use the telephone directory to find sites.

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  Visit the websites of the donation centers and read the eligibility rules for donating plasma. Eligibility requirements can also be found on the website of the National Donor Referral Registry.

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  Contact a Grand Prairie plasma donation center to schedule an appointment. Two donation centers are: CSL Plasma (972-263-3374) and Carter Blood Care (972-988-6051).

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  Attend your scheduled appointment.