Plasma Donation

Interstate Blood Bank Inc.
3324 West Lawrence Ave.
Chicago, Il. 60625
773-478-2989

What is donated:
plasma

Hours open:
Monday - Friday 7:30-4
Saturday 7:30-1

Pay per donation:
For the 1st donation you receive $20, the 2nd time- $30, and the same amount for 3rd & 4th donations, however after that varies between $18 and $24 depending upon your weight.

Frequency of donation:
You can donate plasma, because your blood is returned back to you twice in one week, but must wait at least 48 hours between donations.

Test prior to donating:
They do a series of tests: diabetes, hepatitis, HIV, and your hematocrit (the percentage of blood volume occupied by red blood cells) and plasma protein levels will be measured. They also do a vital check- temperature, blood pressure and pulse before each donation. You must bring photo id, social security card, and proof of residency received within last 30 days.

Length of time for donation:
The first donation take 2 and a half to 3 hours, after that it only takes about 2 hours. A whole blood donation is much quicker than a plasma donation as your blood is run thru a machine and then all components that are not donated are returned back to you. Of course tubing and all other collection supplies that come in contact with your blood are discarded and replaced with new, sterile materials each time a donation procedure is performed so there is no chance of contamination and it is completely safe to donate your plasma.

Upfront cost for donor:
none

History of center:
This center has been open 30 years.

Disadvantages:
Sadly they do not have any public parking, only meters.