WHO WILL YOU BE A HERO TO?
Being a regular plasma donor at LFB Plasma can be a rewarding and fulfilling part of your life. Many donors feel like they get back far more than they give; just knowing that doing something so simple can save lives and the compensation helps with so many of their own costs.
DONATION REQUIREMENTS
You must be in good health and between the ages of 18 and 65
You must have a picture ID with your date of birth
List of Suitable Documents that we accept are: Valid State Driver’s License, Military ID, a state-issued ID, or a Passport
Proof of social security number
Examples: Social security card, document with your name and whole social security number on it
You must weigh at least 110 pounds
Proof of permanent address
Documents that we accept are: Piece of mail mailed to you in the last 30 days (electric/utility bill, current lease, cell phone bill, bank statement, pay stub, etc)
Donors must be in good health to donate
Some medications or medical conditions may make you ineligible to donate
TIPS BEFORE YOU DONATE
Ensure you are well hydrated
- Drink four to six 8 ounce glasses of water, fruit juice, or other caffeine-free liquid at least 2 hours before you donate
- Drink about eight 8-ounce glasses of water or other beverages every day to stay hydrated.
Avoid caffeinated beverages
- Avoid drinking tea and coffee before donating
- Avoid drinking soda and energy drinks on a daily basis
Avoid nicotine or alcohol
- Using nicotine may increase your chance of receiving a deferral
- Avoid alcohol for 24 hours before you donate.
Eat a well-balanced non-fatty meal
- Some examples are grains, fruits, vegetables, and small portions of protein
- Avoid fried food, carbohydrates, fat, excess protein, grains, sodium, and sugar at least 2 hours before you donate
Get adequate sleep
- A good night's rest will help ensure your body is prepared for donation
Frequently Asked Questions
If you’re a first-time donor with LFB Plasma, you’ll need a valid picture ID (driver’s license, college/university student ID, military ID, or passport), proof of social security number (e.g.: Social security card or document with your name and whole social security number on it), and proof of address. The list of Suitable Documents that we accept is a piece of mail mailed to you in the last 30 days (e.g.: electric/utility bill, current lease, cell phone bill, bank statement, pay stub, etc.) Our centers have free WiFi to help you pass the time while donating. Feel free to bring books, tablets, newspapers, magazines, and music players or smartphones (with the use of headphones).
Donor compensation fees vary between each LFB Plasma donation center. To learn about the center’s donor compensation fees, call the LFB Plasma hotline at 561-405-9457 and contact the nearest LFB Plasma Center.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you’re a first-time donor with LFB Plasma, you’ll need a valid picture ID (driver’s license, college/university student ID, military ID, or passport), proof of social security number (e.g.: Social security card or document with your name and whole social security number on it), and proof of address. The list of Suitable Documents that we accept is a piece of mail mailed to you in the last 30 days (e.g.: electric/utility bill, current lease, cell phone bill, bank statement, pay stub, etc.) Our centers have free WiFi to help you pass the time while donating. Feel free to bring books, tablets, newspapers, magazines, and music players or smartphones (with the use of headphones).
LFB Plasma adheres to all U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s guidelines, which allows two plasma donations within a seven-day period, with at least 2 days in between donations. This means that if you donate on Tuesday, you can donate again on Thursday. After Thursday, you have to wait until next week Tuesday to donate for the first time of the week.
Donor compensation fees vary between each LFB Plasma donation center. To learn about the center’s donor compensation fees, call the LFB Plasma hotline at 561-405-9457 and contact the nearest LFB Plasma Center.
TESTIMONIALS
It’s a two-way street. What it does is help individuals. Therefore, you are helping society, you are helping people in great need, and you are financially helping yourself. I have opted to save my donation money that I’m using towards legal expenses
Daniel S.
Greenacres, FL
Donating plasma is well needed for me and those who need it to survive. It’s benefited me the days on the days I’m not scheduled to work to help make ends meet. The donation compensation helps me support my kids and buy miscellaneous supplies for the house.
Joel C.
Greenacres, FL
7 months ago, I started looking into donating plasma after a family friend of my mother needed medicine for treatment while they were in the hospital. The medicine was plasma-based. I discovered that I could donate my plasma to help others in need. Besides the money helping me support my three girls, knowing that I positively impact people’s lives keeps me coming back.
Pamela S.
Fort Pierce, FL
The first part of it, and the first reason why I started donating plasma, was, of course, the monetary reimbursement for it. As I started learning more and more about what is done with the plasma and who it is for, it became a double good thing. I get a little something out of it, but then more people get something out of it and are able to survive. And that became more of a reason why, to continue giving plasma
Sherri V.
Greenacres, FL
The reason I donate plasma is because of a near-death experience myself. As a result of rupturing my achilles, I began to hemorrhage and could not stop bleeding. My husband found me injured on our bathroom floor, and I had lost a lot of blood. To save my life, I needed seven units of blood and plasma to help with the treatments and recovery. I donate because anything I can do to save somebody else, I’ll be right there to do it.
Carol W.
Fort Pierce, FL
I’ve been donating plasma since 2020. In 2022, I moved from Miami to Fort Pierce and was going through a rough patch in life. I started donating more frequently after the move, and the donation money has supported me financially by providing funds to pay for bills and food. Lastly, it is great knowing that my plasma donations help others who need plasma to survive.
Malcolm B.
Fort Pierce, FL
