Looking to donate plasma? Here's everything you need to know to donate at B Positive Plasma in Holmes, Pennsylvania at 2600 MacDade Boulevard Ste D-2, Holmes, PA 19043.
All qualified donors must meet these requirements:
- Ages 18-65
- Weighs between 110-400 pounds
- Must live within a 50 mile radius of the center
- No Tattoos, piercings or permanent makeup within the last 4 months
- Valid ID
- Permanent address
- Must be in good health
First Time Donor?
If this is your first time donating plasma, you will need to pass a medical history questionnaire and a physical exam.
Please keep in mind that there are several reasons why a prospective donor may get deferred, or be ineligible to donate because they don't meet the donor requirements.
A temporary deferral may be due to a recent tattoo or pregnancy, antibiotics, and more. A permanent deferral may be due to a chronic disease or long-term medical condition.
How To Get Started
Appointments are required at some B Positive Plasma donation centers, and recommended at all the other plasma centers.
Walk-in locations are limited to the
Aramingo Avenue (Philadelphia, PA)and
Cheltenham (Wyncote, PA)locations.
To make an appointment at your local B Positive Plasma, click
here.
What To Bring
- Valid ID (i.e. Drivers license or military ID)
- Social security card or proof of social security number
- Proof of local residency (Drivers license that lists your current address, mail from the last 30 days, current lease, utility bill, etc)
Preparation Tips
Before donating your plasma, make sure to:
- Drink 4 to 6 eight-ounce glasses of water, fruit juice, or other caffeine-free beverage at least 2 to 3 hours before donating
- Don't drink alcohol 24 hours before you donate
- Avoid smoking for 2 to 3 hours before donating
- Avoid strenuous activity 1 hour before donating
- Eat a meal with high protein and iron within 2 hours of your donation
- Get a restful night of sleep
- If you're feeling sick, skip your donation as you must be in good health
Other Things To Know
- Your first donation may take 2.5 hours due to the medical and physical screening
- Repeat visits will typically take 90 minutes
- Repeat donors receive benefits, including:
- The ability to schedule donations ahead of time
- Greatly reduced screening time
- Eligibility to special promotions and earning opportunities
- Eligibility to the refer-a-friend program
- You can donate up to 2 times a week
- New donor promotions may be available
- Your payment comes in the form of a prepaid reloadable Visa debit card
