Is Donating Plasma Worth It? (2023)

[@YourDriverMike]

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[@sophiapolfliet5839]

@YourDriverMike csl got new machines taking me about 50-65 minutes now

[@dainebudek3196]

The rewards are able to be redeemed at 1k points for $10, 2.5k points for $25, 10k points for $100, and 20k points for $200.

[@godlyvegan6688]

I'm health conscious and I think it's not healthy because the saline liquid they give you a lady on a video said that's like 20 bags of potato chips each bag and that's insane and I don't eat bad salt I only do pink Hymalayan salt and spring where so this didn't make me look or feel good and so I think its not healthy.

[@mynameisnobody777]

​@godlyvegan6688 I get being concerned about the type/quality of the salt but I don't get being afraid of the salt by itself. There's literally no scientific evidence that salt is bad for you. There are always nuance situations but most of the hype about salt is myth and misrepresentation from crap studies. Check out the book The Salt Fix. 😊

[@melissagrosse1185]

Can I donate if I had HepB?

[@kristinwallace6551]

Is it worth it? from a patient who has a rare Immunodeficiency that can only be controlled with IVIG (each infusion requires plasm from 50-100,000 donors) I can say first hand that it is worth everything. It saves my life. Thank you to those who donate and help give me a chance to live.

[@CardCityCollectibles]

Thank you for sharing Kristin, I just started looking into this and am curious if you know the best trust worthy company for me to use? I live in Washington state. After seeing your post I think I'll be giving it a go!

[@kristinwallace6551]

For donating? I think the Red Cross has the best info but I’m not 100% sure. Thanks 😊

[@Syeda09]

do you mean 50-100 donors?

[@kristinwallace6551]

No. It’s made up of 50,000 to 100,000 donors

[@musicalexistence1]

This is exactly what I wanted to know, thank you for sharing this and best of luck with your health ❤

[@loridorsey2971]

YES , it’s worth it. It has literally saved my daughter’s life 2x. Grateful for the ones that donate .

[@lizzeyflower]

Yes as someone who had donation 87 times. 18-28 I can say im proud to know a little part of myself lives on within someone who needs it. My goal trying 100. As some less then 130lb it not always been easy seen so thin. If bone person can yall can do it

[@chirondawn2966]

I have been loyal to Grifols, I donated today. in 53 donations I have made$ 3,594.00. my donation takes about 25-40 min depending on how hydrated I am. The more water you drink the day before and the day of your donation is key. more water= faster donation.

[@HugoRamos-zm7ss]

Do they pay better ??

[@Umitelikeme]

Info about hydration and water intake is good info.tfs 💙💙💙

[@DJHYDEHEART]

Does it hurt? Fatigue??

[@chirondawn2966]

@@DJHYDEHEART If you eat something small before donating and drink tons of water 1 soda takes away 16oz of water from the human body so if you stay hydrated and eat something small fatigue is minimal and eat something after and drink water after. I do not have any pain with my donations but that depends on who inserts the needle. If you feel pinching or pain you must tell someone because that means the needle was not inserted properly for your vein size, width, ect

[@BlazeOut973]

Ain't no way 25 mins 😂

[@Forensic_Hinge80]

I’ve been donating plasma twice a week for three years now. I’m proud to help people who need it.

[@benjaminarsena9219]

is donating twice a week safe?

[@TooAddictedToSorrow]

@@benjaminarsena9219 Nope, once every two weeks is the recommended maximum. At least i my country the places won't make an appointment unless it's been 2 weeks.

[@yowspisaac6113]

@@benjaminarsena9219That’s what I’m asking

[@JacobHatesRunning]

@@benjaminarsena9219it’s what’s standard protocol, I believe they NEED you to go twice a week for the full amount of plasma but I could be misremembering. You just can’t go back to back days or more than 2 times a week I think

[@bluewolf5895]

@@benjaminarsena9219The body replaces plasma after about 24 hours, it’s mostly water. It’s also not a blood donation because after the plasma is extracted the machine returns the blood back into the body.

[@-visibly_distraught-]

I think out of most side hustles, this is the one that has a very high moral weight to it, and you save gas and wear on your vehicle unlike doordash, instacart, etc.

[@anng2004]

I'm finding these negative comments/health concerns very interesting. I have low iron (I get turned away fairly often), run 45-50 miles per week and lift weights 4-5 days per week. Donating plasma has had no physical effect on me other than dizziness if I try to do something strenuous within an hour after donating. If you have issues, by all means don't do it, but please don't be scared away by some of the comments. To make $140 for 2-3 hrs of time (BioLife) and help someone out is well worth it on my end.

[@T4N01]

Thx Ash ❤️

[@BTBGaming_]

If you are in decent health, the most it’ll do is make you feel a little weak/tired and your arm where you get it taken from might be sore. That’s really it.

[@NayveeMan]

Youll never know the process and how your body works until you go. The phlebotomists at all the locations ive ever been to have been amazing at it.

[@joneseybaby8124]

Facts. I can make $130 for abt an hour to an hour and a half of my time to help someone else is a WIN 🙏🏽

[@josephbyron7004]

people are just searching for confirmation bias to justify their own fear

[@christinep.]

I'm 65 yrs old, This was one of my "side hustles" when I was in college in the early 1980's. Did not pay as much then but as someone else said it helps people, it's easy (no hustle), and there is no "overhead" expense on your part. I recommend it. I was never a big person, but if you are...they pay more.

[@jazzylady2921]

Why do they pay more if you are “big”? Do they mean height, weight, what? Can you do this if you are on medications? I used to donate blood but went thru a period where they said I couldn’t but I can’t recall if it was because I was anemic or had something to do with other medications. I’m no longer anemic so would like to consider this.😮

[@YahsLoveisEnough]

For people with the least resources, like no car, or enough money for gas to do gig work. Plasma is the most accessible. Most centers are located in areas with public transportation. When I was out of work in 2017/18 I used to get 25 the first donation and 40 the second. However small, that got me on the bus for the classes and a few groceries. I was really struggling. It was a life line for me. Now I do it to allow myself to save my paycheck and use plasma money for flexible spending like food, gas, etc.

[@r.graceestrada7374]

hope things are better for you!

[@asinheaven]

YES! While I'm donating, I pray for the recipients. God says: THE LIFE IS IN THE BLOOD. God has blessed me so many times in amazing ways. God is awesome!

[@44ARISEandSHINE44]

Yes he is! I am thinking about doing this too, so thanks for reminding me to pray for them during that time. God bless you! 💖

[@bubbarainwater]

$7,000 in 18 months . . . three kids in college! AND won an electric bike ($800 value) in a drawing.

[@johannahernandez323]

Wow, not bad at all!

[@peterjaworski]

Plus you saved some lives doing it. Thanks so much for doing it!

[@katnthehat]

Which company did you use and what city was that in. That seems a good deal more than another who posted half that amount for just over a year of donation

[@onesam2go]

What company?

[@dlhall28]

How many times a month? If donating 8 times a month for 18 months, that is only $48 each time.

[@matthewdemarco6430]

You aren’t stuck with one company, you can’t donate at more than one at a time, but when a promotion or bonus payout is done, you can switch to a different company. Companies routinely change up the payout for donations so you have the option to go to a different plasma donation company, you just can’t donate to more than one company at the same time.

[@nessas8567newbie]

I’ve been on the fence with this for a while with my own morals over being paid for my blood. I actually looked into it because of a coworker’s child and the need for plasma. So I definitely want to donate but I feel guilty getting paid even though I desperately need the money. Reading comments where patients desperately need plasma to live, and how grateful they are helped me decide. I shouldn’t feel guilty to do something that saves lives, and the fact that I go hungry most days so my son can eat , selling my blood for food isn’t anything for me to be ashamed of. It’s a disgrace that in America a person who always worked can’t afford food after the rent is paid, and because I’ve never been on assistance I don’t qualify because I work! It’s insane. So I’m in survival mode myself. I’m just glad that I can get paid to help others live cause I was doing it anyway. I’ll be able to buy food which is a blessing. Thx for the honest comments ❤

[@christinbreezy2284]

The company makes an average of 2500 dollars per full donation. Don't feel bad.

[@joannedupuis9800]

I understand your feeling that donating and being paid is selfish...honestly, if you really feel badly when you receive the money you could donate the money to a charity. At the end of the day you are giving your time, having an IV placed and may feel tired for a short period after your donation. The money compensates you for those things and, as someone else mentioned, is a drop in the bucket compared to the money the pharmaceutical company will make in the end. End of the day there are people who MUST have your donation to achieve a healthy life and in some cases to live at all. In my mind that outweighs any compensation you'll receive.

[@susanenobles4478]

Substitute teaching pays $100/day. I’d rather donate plasma. Thank you for this information!

[@LaTiaMcDaniels]

Only 65 dollars a day, here in Rincon Georgia. Smh

[@wendyromero2463]

Damn, it’s $225 a day here in CA

[@daisykay23]

But $500 a week beats $400 a month!

[@susanenobles4478]

Exactly-payment depends on where you live. Annnnnd…your decision depends on your financial goals. I was substituting one day per week, . For me, donating plasma was a better option @daisykay23.

[@liliumjade]

That means you're only getting around $16 an hour? That is absolutely pathetic...teachers deserve so much better. 😥

[@goldstarchoice]

I learned how to work it so I only donate when I get the bonuses. After that runs out, I wait 6 months and start the process over where I only donate for the bonuses.

[@ivysylvan]

I've recently started donations at my local plasma clinic. I don't drive, I work from home, and I'm generally healthy, so it's a quick and convenient way to get a little extra money. The first visit with all the health screening questions took FOREVER, but once you're in the system it's pretty quick. The donation itself is maybe twenty or thirty minutes. The rest of the time is waiting for a clear bed, which can take an hour if they're busy or be pretty much instant if you're not at a peak hour.

[@cloudygaze6842]

I’ve been donating for a month now. FYI if you weigh more than 175lbs donating to Grifols. They take a little extra for you. Also a lot of people don’t understand the payout. As of now. It goes you can donate twice a week. No sooner than 48hrs between donations. Your first donation of the month is 40 dollar. The second donation of that week is 70 dollars. This is the pay for the first four donations. On the fifth donation of the month. It will be 40 dollars, with a 50$ bonus. The sixth donation you will receive 70 dollars plus a 50 dollar bonus. The seventh donation you get 40 dollars again with a 50$ bonus. The final donation usually within a month. Your eighth time donating in one month will be 70 dollars with 50 dollar bonus. Each visit usually taking 10-15 minute to check in. And get your vitals and blood levels read. So you will get poked with a small needles. So they can collect a small sample. To see if you are eligible to donate that day. If something doesn’t check out, they will ask you to wait around 15 minutes, so you can try to pass. If not you will be deferred. If you receive to many you can be permanently be deferred. Not allowed to donate after this. So be sure to get a good night rest. Drink enough water so that you are hydrated. Before your appointment eat a nice healthy meal. Staying away from caffeine and alcohol prior and after your donation. Once I’m checked in. It take me around 40 minutes to finish my donation. Depending on how packed the floor is. The disconnect can be instance or at a first done first served basis. Afterwards I walk out and that’s it. Take about 5-15 for the funds to arrive on he card they will give you. He card I have is with Bank of America. If it’s your first time though, be ready to be there for like four hours. You will need to bring with you. A valid i.d, your social security card(to see if you’re on the deferral list) and proof of residency. Very important! They will withdraw some of your blood and send it off to be tested for any pathogens that blood can carry. They will checkout your veins to see if you will be green lite on each arm. Which means anyone one of the workers who’s trained can poke you. They will take your picture with a card in each hand indicated which level your vein is. After you will get a finger scanned. Next you will receive a light physical. Once done it will be like any other donations. Except for you will be marked as a priority. So expect some compliment’s coming. They want to butter you up. So you will return. Even though the ladies at Grifols and few gentlemen are most of the time pleasant. If you keep in mind, they are highly regulated and might seem a bit rude herding people around. Just remember even the places you will sit down and be waiting are audited. Expect the your first time donating to take longer than what you come to expect simply the first time he machine is not at full speed. Once the process is done the machine will send your red blood cells right back into usually the same needle. The sodium stuff put will make you feel cold cause they keep it at room temperature, our body is not room temp so don’t alarm if you now want a blanket with you. So I suggest you bring one with you your first go. Than deciding if it’s cold or not. For me it makes just around my vein cold. I’m a 31 male. 5’6 165lbs. It will vary person to person I’m sure. You will get a weird taste from it also. Think ironing mineral like taste (metallic taste) last for a minute or so. When your all done. Your machine will turn green telling the workers to disconnect you. Directing you to where you receive your debit card. Being a new donor. Your first four donations you get 125 dollars each time if you donate. At the end of the day though, you feel prideful of how you just earn some money. Knowing the people who’s bodies can’t fight for itself. Your plasma will derived many different medicine using the different type of proteins within your plasma. Drink plenty of water. If your a healthy individual before. You will be healthy afterwards especially if your like me. Getting sick is a rarity. I didn’t even get Covid. So I’m lucky in that regard, cause it allows me to have some spare income and feel I’m giving in return. So remember if you want to make it count for something. You need to donate a minimum of two time. Your first donation will go to probably science, while your second donation and thereafter will help people who need it.

[@shannonw5218]

The pay can be different from area to area

[@tonymataitusi948]

Thanks for the quick upload of the general information as I'm always the one with anxiety when doing something like this for the first time.

[@normamartinez9879]

Thank you for the detailed information. I really appreciate it.

[@sarahsmile9212]

Very helpful detailed information! Thx!

[@donnamilligan1763]

Do you have to be a certain age or do they require younger people?

[@briancassidy6678]

Hey, Mike. So funny I should come across this video. I sell my plasma, lets call it what it is, at one of the 3 sites you mentioned. $100 for the first 5 visits as an introductory offer and then $50 for the first visit and then if you donate again in the same week it's $65. There is a reward system and as you mentioned, different tiers. So, $115 per week. Depending on the time of day it can take from 1:20 to 2 hours. If you don't mind needles this is not a bad hustle. I also do a popular delivery service here in the Philly area and being i stick to mornings that is always hit and miss. The plasma is steady income. The folks there are very professional.

[@JESUS555]

Just started donating its not as easy as you think your iron has to be high as well as protein and be very hydrated. Be a pretty healthy person. Make sure the person doing your needle knows what they are doing first time was good 2nd time the hurt and bruised me bad. When I got back the 3rd time I'm asking for someone who knows what they are doing. They pay $100 up to 4 times than it goes down to $80. I'm doing it for many reason. I have a non profit hello families with tragedies so half goes to the families it's a win win win !! I'm planning on doing it often. I never felt sick or weak but I'm a very healthy person. They pay on a visa bank card. First time it took over 3 hours after that about hours. They don't make it to easy. I almost want to walk out they take forever but I think of the person who really needs it so I stick it out!!! God bless everyone go for it if you can 😊😊😊

[@daschuhow]

Which lab company did you have this experience with?

[@cesarvillanueva7664]

Worth it Mike. I did 4 different months on 4 different new donor pays and you seat for an hour and read. Made and extra 700 a month for time I probably would’ve spent watching tv. My advice is to change companies once your new donor pay ends

[@YourDriverMike]

I would think that’s the move too but the one company said you can’t donate other places or that’s not true?

[@cesarvillanueva7664]

@@YourDriverMike the tule is you can’t go to different companies or places at the same time but you can definitely switch over as long as you have a week in between

[@lovejoywellnessmassage8915]

Thank you for responding. I was thinking this is the best route to take to get more money. Also I heard that if you stop going for 2-3 months plasma companies will send you a extra bonus to come back, usually very close to 1st month specials

[@nessas8567newbie]

Good information thx

[@brimstonebull]

I donate. I make minimum 480 a month, sometimes more during special promotions. I also love it cuz it makes me mindful of my daily health. I am a relatively quick donor (40-50 minutes) so for me, I make 120-150 dollars for about 3 hours of my time.

[@lauralclinton6158]

Please don't let this scare you away. Talk to you Doctor or medical advisor 1st. This is very necessary. I can't do it myself for health reasons. People need plasma. In our City, now they're paying up to $900 1st month for new donors,, and $100 per donation according to friends. Your healthy dogs and cats can also donate the much needed life saving elixir. Unfortunately science hasn't figured out how make plasma, the only way to get it is through kind ❤❤❤ donating.

[@jayc6159]

If you decide to do this make sure to confirm they give saline afterwards. I was a regular donor and went to a new facility not knowing they didn’t give saline afterwards. I stood up, walked to the pay window and blacked out. I woke up with a pillow under my head, and people standing over me with a cup of orange juice. If you are healthy and need to do it short term for money it’s ok but I wouldn’t do it long term.

[@Umitelikeme]

That's f*k up that they didn't give you something afterwards knowing that you might pass out😢💙💙💙

[@dakota9821]

They give you orange juice, but not if you walk out before it's over...@@Umitelikeme

[@tonymataitusi948]

Since BioLife doesn't mention anything like snacks, I guess I need to pack myself some orange juice and crackers for the 1 hour bus ride to and another 1 hour back home. Although I'd say I'd stop at a liquor store for snacks and drinks after since the cash is usually uploaded by the time you exit the building...

[@christinep.]

Saline is important and staying well hydrated

[@Tangodawg55]

When they do give saline, is it the kind that has dextrose?

[@shaneengland4982]

I am 65,retired, I donate plasma at Grifols and I get 40/80 per visit per week 2 days apart,then 7 days wait time to donate

[@darrellgraham7766]

Excellent Questions' So Far I have donated to CSL Plasma, once my Compensation drops below $25 per hour [2+ hrs per day] I switch to Memorial Herman Cancer Center for no charge... have to make 6 months to get back to the $100 per session mark at CSL, you can cross as long as you allow 2 weeks between donation locations/Programs. My thinking is now max out at each locations Compensation $100 per visit (depending) and stop when it gets too low, wait 2 weeks and go to the next of the three, and same wait for 2 weeks for the 3rd place... then donate for fun to the cancer centers until the 1st one resets @ 6 months back to first time donor pricing... then restart the cycle (when waiting for the 1st donation company to reset I give to the local cancer center, use your blood (Red Cells, Plateletts, and Plasma] for cancer patients, no pay but t-shirts and goodies for donations, just to wait for the pay cycle to restart.

[@tonymataitusi948]

Thanks for the tip. I'm gonna Google my town to see if there are other centers near me.

[@thanattis]

I've donated at BioLife for 3 different periods of time with a couple breaks between for most of the last 2 years. The first appointment takes much longer since you have to onboard with a physical, longer medical questionaire, etc; but currently, I have 2.5 hours blocked on my calendar for my BioLife times, but that includes my 30-35 minute each way commute to the location, so the actual time from walking in the door to walking out the door at the center is usually ~1.5 hours or less (sometimes longer during more backed up days; I donate at 2:10 PM Monday & Thursday since I'm not working a day job, so if you're going at evening or weekend times maybe it would be busier, although I used to do evenings after work and don't recall it being super different on average). The time spent with a needle in my arm would be less than an hour. I'm very skinny and therefore the amount of plasma they draw from me is presumably lower than average, so the donation time for most people may be slightly longer, I'm not sure, since potentially blood flow speed could be different too. Hot tip for possibly speeding up your donation and generally having a smoother experience: I used to have a very slow donation and the machine would frequently stop, needing adjustments to the speed or needle or whatever to resume; I don't know if this was my veins being skinny and therefore inconsistent or what. But one day an employee offered me a stress ball to squeeze on (it is cut in half, but I think she said that's just because these particular stress balls were pretty tough so that made them easier to squeeze). They do instruct everyone to "pump" your hand, squeezing into a fist repeatedly, during the donation to increase the blood pressure or flow, and I'd often be advised to squeeze harder or faster, but having the squeeze ball apparently helped me get good pressure with ease, I don't even think about it now, just squeeze automatically. Ever since that one simple trick has been dramatic improvement to the smoothness and length of my donation process, rarely have any issues or taking any longer than average, so that may help minimize others' donation times as well. As to pay, when I first started, it was $20 for first donation of the week and then a tiered structure for the second that would top out at $70 once you'd gone for 4 weeks and kept going weekly, but there would also frequently be additional bonuses for going regularly, where it would be something like "for the next 8 donations, get an additional $10 on each of the first 4 then $25 each for the last 4" or just "an additional $100 on your 8th donation completed in the next month" or whatever; after I'd been donating for like 6 months, I just added up that the average pay over that whole time (after the new donor month, so not including that bonus) had been I think about $585/month. Over time, it seemed they gradually increased the base rates while decreasing bonuses. Since I started again 3 months ago after a break, it has been $40/$90 (or even $40/$100 for the last couple weeks, we'll see if that lasts as a new rate or is just short-term holiday bonus) but it seems like no frequency bonuses, so the pay is more consistent now especially if you regularly skip a week or whatever. Even so, at the rate of $40/$90-100, that still works out to $565.5-$609/month, consistent with my average rate when I started 3 years ago under the different pay/bonus structure. (Note that there are actually an average of 4.35 weeks per month, so for example ($40+$90) * 4.35 = $565.5.) So probably regardless of how that exact pay structure might change, you could estimate ~$585/month; with ~13-17 hours per month in the center itself (3-4 hours per week * 4.35, add in your own commute times) is easily $35-45/hour without commute. There is also, however, besides the new donor bonus, a returning donor bonus, which is similar in being a much higher rate for one month (well, technically 4 weeks or 8 donations) for donors who have not donated for a while. They don't advertise this as much or tell you exactly how it works as far as I can tell. But in my experience, as I said over the last 3 years I'm now on my 3rd period where I donate for several months or more and then have taken 2 breaks for a few months, and both times I got the notification of returning donor bonus after about only 2 months away. The amounts both times were in the $800 range (while the new donor bonuses at the time were $900 or $1,000). I don't know if the ~2-month break window is a consistent policy or like if it could change based on how long you were donating, or if it's like max 1 return bonus per 6 months, or anything like that, but assuming that you could just do 1 month on return bonus then break for 2 months until next return bonus and so on and so forth, that could be a good way to just give yourself a quarterly bonus on substantially higher than $25/hour rate while letting your veins rest most of the time. That's what I plan on trying out once I can get started on like food/grocery delivery or some other income stream that is sufficient to cover my monthly expenses. I haven't researched to see if probably someone else knows the exact return bonus policy scheme (or maybe it's actually in small print somewhere on the company's site).

[@pedromata3931]

I plan on doing the new donor then stopping to get the return bonus

[@Rayofsun69]

Wow this was so thorough and helps so much! Thank you! 🤙🏼

[@soccerfreak8911]

How did you feel from day one to now? Any difference?

[@elizabethreyes6129]

It is worth it. A lot of good comes from donating. CSL in a Chicago suburb, is $50 the first time during the week and $65 the second time during the week AFTER the first month with bonuses. Also, it only takes me about an hour to 1½. Timing is everything. I go around 8:45 am and I'm usually out by 10 - 10:15. And everyone won't take the same amount of time because lighter weight people don't donate as much. Hydration is the key to a fast and easy donation.

[@genveta7157]

Absolutely!!! Worth it. $25 dollars an hour. Not to mention your helping people.

[@sonyapochik7400]

Yes! Again as you said time is $ we do get caught up in that part. However we are helping people to. Praise God I am able to use my Visa as a savings account. In less than 3yrs I've saved almost 8k on a card. It's worth it to me. I spend the hour catching up on Notary updates and sermon videos. And others benefit from my donation. 😊

[@Collider6]

Ive been donating for 3 years, I used to go to CSL until I found something closer to me. Most places will give you weekly or monthly bonuses. I earn about $600 (even more on some months) a month. Plus it is tax-free. I recommend it to all my friends.

[@americanheart5613]

Not tax free

[@mmanda515]

Tax free? So it's not taxable income that must be claimed??

[@Collider6]

@@mmanda515 correct you do not claim in on taxes, it is considered a gift

[@Collider6]

@mary mans it is not taxable, you can do a google search or ask the facility. Like I said I’ve been doing it for 3 yrs and it’s not taxed

[@rarebloom2471]

Claim it as a hobby on your taxes. Saves you in the long run

[@Jenn-io3it]

Absolutely! It’s all about helping to save lives.

[@lynnleiby]

Back in the early '90s, I did this for a whole year. I ran out of money my senior yr of college (room, board and tuition already paid for but only needed spending cash for basic hygiene supplies, haircuts, etc). It was $10 for 1st, $15 for 2nd for a total of $25 per wk. That got me through my senior year albeit somewhat in poverty mode. I still have a tiny visible scar on my right arm. It's not a big deal. The donation helped people and I got some extra spending cash. It was a win-win. I'm a little creeped out by the idea of having your blood cells circulating through their machinery and then put back into your body. It didn't bother me so much back in the '90s but it kinda does bother me now. I might consider doing it even just for the bonus month alone; make a cool $1,000 and then let it go. I'll have to think about it.

[@youtubeuploads7208]

You sound totally like me and how I’d feel about all of this if I did decide to go - putting your blood back just seems creepy and unhealthy and I also don’t like needles at all

[@kyleseisman8715]

🤣🤣🤣

[@kyleseisman8715]

I'm sorry. I can't stop laughing I'm in tears 😭

[@jpadvocates]

OMG! Thank so much for this video - it is exactly what the doctor ordered!

[@CoconutPete]

lmao side hustles in 2023: donation plasma. 2024: selling organs

[@CHC1954]

Lol you can make $1000 in your first month of donating. Literally takes an hour each week (30 mins per visit) that’s literally a car payment. While helping people get better. Judge if you want but donating plasma is a great thing and it helps sick people like my brother 🤡

[@michelledozier4951]

​@@CHC1954 No one disses Sperm donors🤨...... I'm not saying they should. But plasma donating seems just as helpful at blood donating.

[@Rosemarie-m1o]

I got a kidney for sale, how much can I get😂😂❤

[@Rosemarie-m1o]

​@CHC1954 where do I go fir the 1000

[@lindazerjav3864]

I have been a Biolife donor for 5 years. Obviously it has been worth it for me but for some who are not a fan of needles no. You have to prepare yourself by eating properly and being hydrated. Your hematocrit and protein levels are checked everytime and have to meet their criteria. As far as the time it verifies depending on how busy they are. Sometimes there are lines which which makes it take longer and you have to have an appointment.

[@Jkt0891]

Dude you got to go do it if you are going to review it,'don't knock it til you try it' 😅

[@LandonGreyRobinson]

YES!! It is TOTALLY worth it! It a very simple process and I've never had to spend more than 40 minutes actually donating. QUICK TIPS FOR ALL: I have successfully donated at more than one center just not duting the same period. Octapharm only asked if I had donated at another center in the last 7 days and I enjoyed their introduction promo period. VERY VERY IMPORTANT TO KNOW: BE VERY CAREFUL WHO YOU REFFER AND OR WITH YOUR ADDRESS!!! I know a long time donor who recommended his best friend for the bonus and he allowed her to use his address only to discover she had a virus they were unaware of AND NOT ONLY DID THEY NOT GIVE HIM THE BONUS, THEY BANNED HIM FOR A YEAR BECAUSE HE IS NOW A "HIGH RISK" DONOR. Is a $50 bonus worth the year you could lose? I have AB blood type so I am grateful to those who decide to donate especially with my fellow AB type. AB are universal plasma givers, BUT CAN ONLY RECIEVE AB PLASMA OURSELVES!

[@karla-annwhitaker2365]

So totally worth it. Good pay for little time and most importantly it saves my friend’s life.

[@kellianderson4518]

I just signed up with BioLife and my first appointment is tomorrow!!! The closest facility is only 6 minutes away from my house and only the first appointment takes 2 hours... each donation appointment is only an hour! I signed up through a link that is supposed to give me $950 in the first month! ❤❤❤

[@pedrorodriguez2893]

How did go and how much did you get the first time? I signed up with Biolife as well and have my first appointment tomorrow

[@suzannef8677]

How’d it go??

[@rarebloom2471]

We are all asking did you stick it out with them @biolife? And when you get a chance we’re curious how did your first month donating go. We want to know Any helpful tips or stories

[@thefightisreal]

@@rarebloom2471 guess it didnt go to well!!!!

[@Lynnie501]

I've donated plasma at CSL 59 times. At this point I had to stop because my protein levels would not come up to standards. All and all I enjoyed the $100 a week that I could make by donating. Helping people who need plasma is a big plus. I usually get $45 the first weekly visit and $60 the second visit. Normal time sitting for the donation is about 40 minutes, sometimes faster if you're hydrated. I think it is definitely worth it.

[@Jenn-o8y]

I have donated in the past years ago. I'm so greatful that I did. Bc years later my cousin was diagnosed with an autoimmune disease called ttp and need plasma treatments 2 times a week. If it were for ppl taking their time to donate incentive or not my cousin would not be here today. SAVING A LIFE IS ALWAY WORTH IT. ALSO THE PLASMA GOES THRU EXTENSIVE TESTINT. the person donating has to get their blood pressure, sugar, creatine level, heart rate, o2, arms checked for scaring from needles n stuff and also nee tattoos i. 2yrs checked every time donating. The 1st time u have to go thru a whole physical.

[@Wickit96]

I just started donating 2 days ago my ear and violin. It's literally time hits at the street to drive, 750 bonus for that location over the 8 donation period. First one took a little less than 3 hours since they have an air visible and everything, but after that people that were returning donors said that normally it takes them about an hour to an hour and a half to get done depending on how busy it is. For me during the bonus. I believe it's definitely worth it, my buddy has been doing it for a while and gets 140 bucks a week here in San Diego, CA. Needles don't bother me and honestly I just watch KZbin or anime while the procedure is happening and time flies by which I would be doing at home after I get off of work anyway. So why not get paid for it twice a week?

[@JohnathanBent-d2z]

I somewhat a new donor at Grifols plasma in Birmingham Alabama. Ive done it between 7-8 times. If your a new donor you get $125 for your first two times and $100 the two times after. After those 4 times. You can only do it 2 times a week. The first time you go for the week its $50 and $75 the second. I recommend you take iron pills and drink water.

[@PatrickMalloy1]

Why the iron pills, you aren't losing any blood are you?

[@TerriRoseSulliven]

First of all, calling the donation of one's plasma, a potential life saving serum, a "side-hustle" is a bit insulting. Yes, it is nice to get that compensation, but not everyone is doing it for just that reason. That being said, yes, it is worth it to donate plasma on a regular basis if you're able to do so.

[@jessicafredrickson3204]

I just started plasma donations with grifols. It's definitely worth it! I do all the other side hustles and after the initial visit it is by far the most per hour sode hustle without a passenger worthy car. I made $250 my first week and I'm make $115 a week after. If say it averages to about $23/hr. A huge downfall is your health. For example I went once and my blood pressure was too high, so I couldn't donate. My first time I threw up... There are many criteria for successful donation.

[@deborahweppelman1166]

I've been donating at Biomat/Grifols for 3 years. I'm back at the Western Avenue location, near you on the North Side. Get compensated to hang out and watch tv or play on your phone for an hour and a half? 👍👍 Once you get past the first couple of lengthy visits, it's a breeze. Plus, the annual medical exam is more thorough than the annual physical at my pcp. 🤣

[@YourDriverMike]

Thanks for the heads up Deborah ✌🏼🙌🏼

[@k9trainer215]

Where else do we have them in Pittsburgh? Im in Washington Co.

[@cosmic_seabunny]

Tomorrow I’m going to my local plasma center to see what deals they have! I’m really excited because as a medical worker I know plasma is usually really expensive and hard to get ahold of so I’m happy to be helping out my local hospital wish me luck! ^^ ❤

[@Mr3939]

Thanks, you a real one for posting this

[@Jkt0891]

On your first visit it will easily take 4 -5 hours because you have to go through a screening, returning donors are fast, but you have to do a screening annually and then if you don't have at least 1 donation every 4 months you have to get rescreened with grifols, been donating for almost a year now

[@greenapplewarrior4136]

What's the screening process like? Do they run blood tests?

[@Jkt0891]

@@greenapplewarrior4136 they will prick your finger and run basic tests yes. They will ask you a series of screening questions, do a basic physical and you are good to go

[@StacyWhitemore]

It is most definitely worth it I just saw this video now I know I'm a tad bit late to the conversation but I have to date helped 1,246 patients and I don't plan on stopping until I'm too old to donate

[@mor9n243]

When i needed gas or food money between pays it was my only option Plasma places know people are in a pinch

[@alteredcowboy3318]

These places worry me. The ones near me (Milwaukee) encourage you to, and in fact pay better if, you come in 4+ times a month, however every medical professional I've talked to has told me that it could be problematic (at best) donating that regularly. Be carefull and listen to you body when donating y'all.

[@canileaveitblank1476]

There’s a difference between blood and plasma donation. Blood is blood taken out, and people need a few weeks/30 days to replenish. When plasma is harvested, it’s removed from blood, and the white and red blood cells are then put back into your body. There’s a much shorter recovery of 2-3 days. Perhaps the people to whom you spoke didn’t know about plasma donation, or were thinking blood donation protocols.

[@BrandonSiegle-zr8pl]

I've been thinking about doing this. Thank you, it was helpful.

[@mattmeir1246]

Thanks Mike for the great info. I'm strongly considering doing this and I'm a bit nervous and I did not know that the payouts were such a large amount at least in my opinion

[@cyberBIGGT]

I did not realize you are committed to only one location after your first visit. Thanks for the info 😇

[@KWIRKEEME]

According to a lot of these folks commenting, you can't donate at different centers during the same time period. If it's been a few weeks since you donated at one, you can go to another one.

[@danabetts1282]

If you wait and don't donate at a center for 6 months, you can go back and be back to "new donor" status. While you can't donate at 2 centers at 1 time, you can donate at one, then wait a few weeks go to another and get new donor again with a different center.

[@danabetts1282]

100 percent worth it.

[@chrisharris2418]

Thanks for that information 😊

[@420workoutcrew]

But if you go 6 months without donating, that's 6 months without pay (for those who may be stuck with a part time job and need consistency)

[@joshfuller891]

Donating has never taken me over 80 minutes. Usually 45-50. I go to Octapharma because they pay more than BIomat and CSL. If you weigh 175+ they used to pay $75, now its $65. The time is dependent on if you know if you're gonna be in a line. If you figure out the slowest times to go and essentially eliminate the wait in line, you can potentially make $50+/hr depending on your weight.

[@robm.8772]

Crazy there's still not a ton of research on the long term health effects of donating plasma. While FDA allows donors to donate twice per week, other European countries only allow once.

[@r.graceestrada7374]

I recently read somewhere(can't remember, sorry) that it affects your immune system when donating plasma too often.

[@irishspagetti6565]

I did about four years ago when I moved into a sober living apartment, I was jobless at the time and did it twice a week, it was just some spending money I needed to get by til I could get a job

[@Jkt0891]

Go donate man, good experience to have

[@al-farohernandez4977]

Thanks for this video. Great information and insight.

[@YourDriverMike]

Thanks Al-faro, lots more new things coming this year

[@marvs-ks8xx]

I donate 2 times a week for 2 years and made 12.000 dollers

[@PatriciaPopek]

Do they take taxes out or give you a 1099?

[@nolongeranurse3369]

Me too..2 years 2x a week.. no 1099..not bag for 3 hours a week

[@Anthonyk747]

I love your videos man! Even though it didn't work out for you in your area, Spark is my main income, but in these slower months I'm looking around for something secondary (my booth in an Antique Store is basically dead till April). Definitely looking into this for these next slow months, and, maybe, more if it works out.

[@Jkt0891]

Mike it is not the donating part that is frustrating, it is the waiting to donate, sometimes you will 3 hours to get in to donate, if it is fast maybe 30 minutes to an hour

[@LadybugLou]

Be sure to keep your protein levels up when donating because I found that donating depletes your protein.

[@SportsBettingDude]

Nice video! Never considered it. But if I ever got low on cash might be a good option. I mean $400 a month after the $800 for the first month could buy most of my food per month.

[@RichardYauman]

I did this one years ago when I was in college, and at that time you could donate twice per week but if for some reason they are not able to return your red blood cells back to you after separating out the plasma you had to wait some number of weeks for your body to replenish those cells. The time it takes depends on how busy they are and how fast you are bleeding on the day. The HUGE downside is that with needles being stuck in your veins twice a week for a couple hours at a time there is scarring. I did this in the 80's while going to college and I still have the scars from it. If you are not turned off by the scars it is an easy money source where you just sit there watching movies or reading while doing it and you are helping people and at that time they would occasionally have special promos for existing donators. I will say at the time I did this it was worth it but I have not been tempted to go back and do it since.

[@stephanied9112]

I was told to get a tube of scar gel as it helps with the scarring. It’s only $10 and it will last a long time.

[@tracielang9500]

And it's only 1 tiny scar in the inside of your elbow... to save lives! Oh and good money per hour

[@shannonw5218]

I donate twice a week. I rotate arms one day i do left the next time i do right. Drink lots of water day before and day of. No caffeine. Im in and out in no time.and eat a full meal before donate.

[@notpump]

ive been donating for a year, i sually take 2hr or less and my fist donation is 55 and the second time i go is 70 and you get points for every donation which you can turn into cash overtime

[@YourDriverMike]

Thanks for watching and for the heads up

[@timothyslaughter476]

I would think proximity to the donation site would be big factor. Distance, neighborhood safety, etc. But to just sit and get money can't be bad. Sit on the phone, watch junk, get paid. Sounds ok. I hear its not painful. Also quality and professionalism of the donation site staff would be a biggie. I'm not dealing with aholes under any conditions

[@YourDriverMike]

You could also work on UserTesting or Respondent surveys while donating

[@timothyslaughter476]

@@YourDriverMike im not as motivated as you mike....lol.....good video. Really digging deep into hustle. Good stuff.

[@kathleenking47]

When donating blood, its nurses helping..

[@rarebloom2471]

@YourDriverMike, please recommend user tasting and respondent surveys. Ps I love green and purple together (my favorite) the lights in your home create most amazing vibe.

[@pandalitfted719]

Physical process takes about an hour 2 hours when the needles in you it only takes about 40 minutes

[@barrystamour7557]

How long it takes depends on how much you weigh I am 145 pounds so I only donate 625ml it takes about 40 minutes. At 150 you donate 750ml and it takes about an hour the most you can donate is 800ml which is everyone over 165 I think. Have my new donor bonus I get 40 on fist and 80 on second donation each week not bad for less than 2 hours on sitting in a recliner.

[@tanyarand4304]

at the local Bio center in IL for 150lb you'll donate 826ml.

[@peterz53]

Money and helping others aside, if you are older, there are potential health benefits to donating plasma over time, Or donating blood. Just be sure to get your stored iron (ferritin) checked periodically especially if you donate whole blood. Since 2020 the Conboy lab at UCLA has done work on plasma replacement (with saline in old lab animals, and some human studies) and have shown some rejuvenation effects among several tissues. Another lab did studies on effects of forever chemicals which can build up in the tissues and showed that plasma donation was effective at removing these toxins but that it would take many donations (I estimated monthly for at least 2 years depending on toxin load). Yet another study indicated that repeat donors, whole blood in this case, lived longer.

[@EZchairchillen]

If you are under the promotion period, it's definitely worth it! But after that, not so much. I have donated at a few different centers, it's not bad when it actually only takes 1.5 hours, but that's not always the case. Some centers run faster than others, but they all have speed bumps. And when that happens, expect to be there for 3 or 4 hours. Maybe it's different for others, but I have to make sure to hydrate thoroughly the day before, and that can be a pain. Hydration isn't a bad thing, let me be clear, but I would leave a pint glass near every sink in my home and chug a pint every time I remembered to do so. Water in, well.... excessive bathroom trips are the norm. It's hard to combine with any driving gig, because to stay properly hydrated, you have to stop every half hour or 45 minutes to pee. Inconvenient. If you aren't properly hydrated, or eat too many salty snacks, then they have trouble finding the vein, and they have to literally dig the needle around in your arm, not a good time. Then the next time you go, they complain about the bruising they caused, and may not allow you to donate because of that. Sure you can go home and ice it to reduce that, but combined with all the other hassles I mentioned, it's not worth it for around $100 per week. You can, however, switch places you go to, get the new donor bonuses all over again, rinse repeat. After 6 months, you can qualify for new donor bonuses all over again, so it's best to rotate centers if you really want to make this side hustle worth it

[@rarebloom2471]

How do I rotate the centers without being returned? My ex does this somehow but he uses three different addresses and from the video (fine print) don’t All the donation centers share donor information to eliminate donors going to different companies and locations? I’d greatly appreciate your response. Thank you in advance!

[@DylansPen]

Locally in central CA various plasma centers advertise new donors will make $500, up to $900 the first month. Regular donors get paid $50-$75 per donation if you donate regularly. Also, you can become a new donor and get their high first month payments, then wait at least 7 days and go to another Plasma Company and become a new donor and get their high new donor payments for the first month. I'd call and ask first, be up front and tell them you donated at this other Plasma Center, is it ok to wait 7 days and become a new donor with the new company now? Don't lie there is no need to. If you need money this is a great way to make some extra money and it helps a lot of people. The 'intake' at each of these places is much longer the first visit as explained elsewhere. Once that is over it takes generally 15-60 minutes intake each visit, depends how busy they are, and usually 45-60 minutes to do the donation. If your blood flows easily you can get done sooner. They have pretty strict rules by law as it is bodily fluids so they operate very professionally.

[@jrgattis8862]

I do it in MD, and it takes a hour tops and your pay varies. I guess it varies from state to state. But it's pretty easy thing to do (and I hate needles) but u need extra money i would recommend it... It helped me with Xmas for my kids, but I get everyone is different so to each their own!!!!!!!

[@lisastone1534]

I went once to donate recently about two weeks ago. The first day I went by the time I was seen I hadn’t eaten enough to donate so I went back the next day. Everything went fine until the last part of donating. I was around 98% filled and that is when I began to feel really dizzy, I began to black out and everything got blurry. My ears began ringing and everything was beginning to fade out. I started vomiting everywhere. That was the scariest experience I have ever had. However, it does save lives and the staff there was really quick to take care of me and showed great concern to make sure I was ok before leaving. I got paid $80 and an extra $20 for actually going back the second day since I was turned around. I would say it’s a great way to save a life and earn a little extra cash while doing it BUT I personally was too chicken to go back and do it again. I wish you all the best of luck if you do decide to donate. ❤

[@stevenroberts1443]

I just went yesterday to donate the for the first time in Anaheim. They were very nice and professional. I was worried that centers get fresh out of school employees. They seemed experienced. The first wait was estimated at 3 hours. At hour 2.25, after a series of videos, questionnaires, and a physical, it was determined that my resting heart rate was too low, sub 50bpm (I run, ride a bicycle, and lift regularly). The first payment would have been $100 on a pay card, with a total of $500 over 7 visits. Unfortunately, since I didn’t complete the first visit I would have to begin the entire process over when I go in next.😮

[@Mr.St3wi3]

I donated plasma once, and that was to get Modern Warfare 3 back in the day 🤣 when I stayed in El Paso. From what I heard, we get paid pennies for our plasma, and the doctors get paid thousands when they sell it

[@Willppyro]

U get 120 they get like 1200 sucks but I had to do it for a set of tires back in the day lol

[@saltytrickster6122]

I make 50 my first donation 65 my second 2 donations uses about 3 hours of my week total.The pay you based on weight the heavier you are the more you can donate in a session safely.Just drink lots of water,avoid greasy food and dairy the day b4 you go.easy extra $460 dollars a month.

[@NayveeMan]

Add the point. You get an hour or so of no requirement to go anywhere. Read. Listen to music. Get something done you cant sit and do with your other timr

[@morbid1789]

You sr got my subscription lol when I started to think about doing uber I saw your vids a year later I heard about spark and your video popped up and today I'm like I think im going to sell plasma ....and guess what video popped up haha the hustle is real

[@christopherdavi5841]

At the center I donate you get $100 for your first 6 donations. Then it goes $30/$70 for your 1st/2nd weekly donations. So in your first year you can make $5,500. Some make more depending on the volume you donate

[@sheilaroe4727]

yes i feel it’s worth it only because if it helps someone to live i believe there should be no questions

[@MrKastaway66]

I get “white coat” anxiety at these places. Your heart rate has to be under 100 bpm or they send you home. The nearest facility is 30 miles away. Kind of a pain to occasionally drive 60 miles round trip for NOTHING. Ugh. I HAVE donated several times, and the actual time spent with the needle in has never been more than one hour.

[@YourDriverMike]

I’ve heard of people getting denied for having the slightest temperature etc. If you drive out there yes that would be a pain

[@ROCKO633]

My iron has been reading 54 for almost a month Ive done everything I know to do to bring it down some. But I gotta eat.. im currently laid off so food choices are very very linited.

[@judybobsin7381]

I've been donating twice weeking since Dec. 2023. It's a 35 minute drive one way and takes about 3 hours total to donate and get home. I almost pass out quite often. I've gotten hematoma, sore arms, etc. I still go back and donate twice weekly because, to me, it's still worth it. I've got hematomas on both arms right now because I just donated today. I dont make big bucks from this. My facility for 3 hrs out of my day is $40 to $70 each time. It fluctuates and goes down quite frequently.

[@DAL-8-ful-Records]

It only takes about 45 minutes to donate it's waiting in line to get your vitals done Etc that takes the longest

[@gwillis01]

I tried donating plasma today at CSL and I didn't complete the process since my arm started bruising up. They had to stop the machine and disconnect me. I got close to $100 anyway. They told me to come back this coming Monday or Tuesday to attempt a second donation. You're a big, strong guy who can handle it. My sister and me are both two small women with somewhat too small veins. That was my first experience.

[@SKYMAX51]

Sooo as someone who donates, I’d like to note that the 1.5-2hrs is including the time for you to answer your questionairre and get your vitals/blood levels taken. I’m usually done w the actual donation (plasmaphoresis) in roughly 30 min

[@LongshotShockers-ub9zc]

I made over $6000 in 2023 from CSL - It was worth it - i’m not saying you get that from day one but I’ve been donating for years’, 96 a year - I am platinum, rare blood, get max points, includes referral bonuses 👀 I will make like 4K this year, but I had to take time off for surgery deferrral - And now they have the newer machines used be 40-50min now 20-25min - Totally worth it

[@alyssa.ra20]

I'd say not worth. Tried to sign up for biolife, made an appointment. The appointment times do not mean anything. I waited half an hour and there were only about 3 waiting seats - I asked for an eta and was told I can reschedule 😅 another thing are the side effects of making this a regular side hustle if you're going twice a week - hair loss, blood disorders, protein loss, etc. You really have to make sure you take care of yourself and can already afford to do that well. The time block they give you of that 1-2.5 hours is to account for the wait times per the front desk when I was there.

[@YourDriverMike]

Thanks for the insight Alyssa, not for me either I’m just not a fan. Blood donations I feel I could do but I’m not feeling plasma for some of the reasons you mentioned

[@eddylopez6556]

I mean you can pay rent with that for me its worth it, and you absolutely gonna be waiting for 4 to 6 hours first time if its really busy,

[@2015DMJG]

Do you have a verifiable fact based source for the claims you made in your comment?

[@rarebloom2471]

My ex (a man in his early 40’s) lost most of his hair in the first few months of donating blood plasma regularly.

[@EtamirTheDemiDeer]

My biggest concern is taxes. From what I've read some say it's tax deductible, some say it's not. And if it's not then there's the 1099 MISC and idk if I have to fill that out myself or set aside some of the compensation for taxes or what

[@rarebloom2471]

According to a comment on this thread by @AVAgirl, who donates regularly, said to claim this earning on taxes as a hobby.

[@PerrySkyePhoenix]

I'm seriously considering it!

[@blankprivatecompany9296]

The reason it might take 2 hours is because there a lot of people in there and u have to wait in line and sometimes there under staff depending on the location

[@OhBoy-zy5bc]

When it’s only about the money, then let me tell you… I meet people at the clinic and they complain about wait times and as if money is being “siphoned” away from them because of how long the time commitment is. What most people don’t realize is that they do not have a tangible skill or resource other people want and literally sitting there and giving plasma is their only real contribution to society.

[@Ryan-ds2wx]

I've been donating plasma with Biolife for a bit now. Just a little tip, regarding how long it takes to fill a full donation bag highly depends on how hydrated you are going in. I've had donations where I was super hydrated and filled a full 890ml bag in 30-40min or so. Most people that have reactions or pass out or take 2hrs to fill a bag, are typically dehydrated and also didn't eat before hand.

[@teesulli833]

Prior to me starting DD in Sep of 2021 - I went to CSL Plasma Sep 2021-Oct 2021 and got paid $1100 as a new donor. But each time I went it seemed to keep getting busier and busier with new donors. By the time I finished my new donor month, they lowered the monthly fee to $500. So I was happier than a jack rabbit that I got in before that happened. As a renewal donor the pay is $30-$50 per donation. I haven't donated since Oct 2021. But at the time it was a pleasant experience for me. My blood flows fast so it would only take me about 1.5 hrs to get through the donation process. You have to drink lots of water starting the day before and morning before you donate. That's the key to not passing out during the process.

[@Mr3939]

Just found out you can go to another donation spot only if its been 7 days or more since your last donation, this way you can get new donor pay at multiple locations😁

[@reneebeverly1151]

Wow that’s good to know

[@linasotelo2434]

Omg did not now all this information and I literally live by a biocenter I don’t do anything in the morning and it’s only 2 hours for 25 dollars an hour yes please tomorrow stoping by and getting more information