The Power of Plasma Donation Animation

Many patients with rare and genetic disorders are relying on YOU. That's because blood contains plasma, a key ingredient in the treatments they need to survive...and the only way to get source plasma is from healthy donors. Plasma is the protein-rich, gold-colored liquid portion of blood that remains after red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets and other cellular components are removed. It all starts when a donor visits one of the more than 700 source plasma donation centers in North America and Europe. First, the donor will check in at reception, presenting a government issued ID with proof of current address. The donor then takes a few minutes to complete a health history questionnaire. Then, they must pass a health screening prior to each donation before being able to donate. Source plasma donors in the United States and some European countries are given a modest compensation for their time and travel. Plasma, which is used to make lifesaving plasma protein therapies, is collected through a process known as plasmapheresis.During this process, an automated device is used to separate the plasma from the blood. Once the plasma is collected, red blood cells and other components are returned to the donor. After the plasma is collected, it is tested for suitability for further manufacture, frozen, and then held for 60 days prior to pooling. It must pass these rigorous steps to be pooled with other plasma donations. Each plasma pool is further tested before the protein extraction process begins. During this process, lifesaving proteins are extracted from the plasma. The separated, specific proteins are purified and adjusted for optimal dosage before becoming the finished therapeutic product. Each source plasma donation is tracked the entire time--from the donation all the way to the final therapy. It is essential that healthy people donate plasma because every year it takes approximately 130 plasma donations to treat one person with a primary immune deficiency… 900 donations to treat one person with alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency…and 1200 donations to treat one person with hemophilia. Plasma donation is a process that saves lives. And it’s all starts with YOU. Thank you, plasma donors! To learn more and to find the nearest source plasma donation center, please visit www.donatingplasma.org, and to learn how source plasma makes a difference by saving and improving the lives of people with rare, genetic, and chronic diseases, please visit www.howisyourday.org.

[@lydiapadgett2528]

I rely on weekly plasma infusions - heartfelt thanks to all donors!

[@itskrilla0x]

Just donated my 2nd time. Glad to help those who are in need of it the most!

[@MK8MasterJunjie]

I donated Plasma yesterday at the Red Cross plasma donor centre.

[@ankitpal3011]

Who is still watching during coronavirus march 2020?

[@darm.8172]

Who’s Still Watching May, 2020???

[@viennagirl9335]

I donated plasma today for the very first time <3

[@TheRealHenryGenry]

I donate twice a week. Thank you for this simple to follow video that I can show my child so that he understands what I'm doing is a good thing.

[@harikrishnanchandramohan4209]

Can we donate blood, platelet and bone marrow at the same time. If not, what is the sequence of gap between each donation?

[@mikekozi-lester3887]

Donated before @ UNITED BLOOD BANK 🏦 💪 😎 AND DRINK PLENTY OF FLUIDS !!!

[@caribaez5711]

My blood type is AB. A universal recipient and universal plasma donor. Wow. I wonder what this means?

[@bpositiveplasmadonate8511]

Thank you for making this video! Our personnel and donors are going to love it!

[@maureenabais4968]

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[@dineroja-yt1348]

Just donated!

[@ray817oneDEEP]

I donate tomorrow for my 5th time

[@harshinicreativeday5579]

Wow,so useful . Thank u

[@kingjeremysircornwell7847]

before joining the military isky behaviors. visit\stand outside a "plasma donation" center.

[@itzjustkris7964]

I had my blood taken once…it didn’t go well…Seeing my own blood makes me faint

[@AnndelaMcdonald-dd8jg]

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[@antwan1357]

I found out I'm AB + but I feel so squimish I think this is why I never could make it in the hospital industry.

[@rarrkind8782]

What are the side effects for the donor and is it similar to donating blood?