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Biomet USA in Dallas

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Biomet USA
2580 Gus Thomasson Rd.
Dallas, TX 75228
214-321-6777

What is donated:
Plasma- the fluid portion of blood contains water, albumin, hormones and clotting factors.

How do they get plasma:
Plasma is obtained thru an asapheresis donation, which is a special kind of blood donation where whole blood is withdrawn, the components are separated and retained, and the remainder of the blood is returned to the donor.

The retained components (e.g. platelets, plasma, etc.) are then made available to the pharmaceutical or therapeutic industry. and the remainder of the blood returned to the donor. The needed component (e.g. platelets, plasma, etc.) is then made available to the patient.

Hours open: Hours of operation are
Monday Wednesday Friday 8-4
Tuesday Thursday 10-6
Saturday 8-2

Pay per donation:
The first donation you receive $20, and the second and subsequent donations you get $30.

Frequency of donation:
Your blood is returned to you during a plasma donation so you are able to donate twice a week.

Test prior to donating:
On the first visit they do a medical history, brief physical, and check iron & protein levels. After that they just check iron and protein levels and run a quick check of vitals- temperature, blood pressure and pulse.

Length of time for donation:
For the first donation it might take 2 hours, but then after that it is very quick and only takes 45 minutes.

Upfront cost for donor:
none

Advantages:
They have plenty of good parking.

Uniqueness:
The people at the center get you in and out as fast as possible, and are polite and willing to explain everything.

11 Comments

1. 

   Do I need to bring my social security card for the first visit? If I do and I do not have my social will a passport and drivers license take the place of not having the social security card.

   Breanne / 29 Aug 2011 / 4:18 pm / Reply

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     @Breanne Phone BioLife and ask if they need your security card.

     MichaelSWilliams / 07 Sep 2011 / 10:28 pm / Reply

2. 

   what are the requirements for donation?

   kim nobles / 04 Sep 2011 / 10:49 pm / Reply

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     @KimNobles Stay healthy, take your vitamins daily, exercise regularly and you must weigh more than 110 pounds. If you feel sick before the scheduled donation, postpone your appointment.

     MichaelSWilliams / 07 Sep 2011 / 10:08 pm / Reply

3. 

   Is this place ghetto like other plasma centers?

   Hunter / 07 Sep 2011 / 10:52 pm / Reply

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     @Hunter No.

     MichaelSWilliams / 08 Sep 2011 / 1:53 am / Reply

4. 

   You have really interesting blog, keep up posting such informative posts!

   Marina / 18 Sep 2011 / 3:32 pm / Reply

5. 

   Thx for this great information that you are sharing with us!!!

   Блог о путешествиях / 27 Sep 2011 / 6:29 am / Reply

6. 

   If you have the Hep B vaccine, is there a higher pay for your plasma? I only ask because this is the case at a donor center like this in San Antonio. Thanks.

   Pete / 13 Oct 2011 / 12:39 pm / Reply

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     Pete, you must first pass the examinations.

     MichaelSWilliams / 20 Oct 2011 / 5:53 am / Reply

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   Would a copy of my SSC be acceptable or do I need the actual thing?

   Alisha Benoit / 10 Dec 2011 / 6:55 pm / Reply