How is platelet donation done?
How is platelet donation done?
A small amount of blood is taken from your arm using a new, sterile, single use needle. The blood then literally ‘takes a spin’ in a centrifuge to separate your platelets from other blood components. The platelets are collected in a separate bag and the remainder of your blood is returned to you.
Do you get money for donating platelets?
In practice, nobody really pays for blood, said Mario Macis, an economist at the Johns Hopkins Carey Business School who has studied incentives for blood donation. “Even though it’s legal, it’s still considered not totally moral or ethical to pay cash to blood donors.”
What should I eat before donating platelets?
You should eat a regular meal and drink plenty of fluids one to two hours before donating platelets. We also suggest that you increase your consumption of calcium-rich foods (such as dairy products) or take a calcium supplement the evening before your donation and also the morning of your donation.
What blood type should donate platelets?
All blood types, except for type O negative and type B negative, are encouraged to try platelet donation. Type O negative and type B negative can make the most impact for patients in need by continuing to give whole blood or a Power Red donation. If you are type AB you can make the most impact by donating plasma.
What not to do after donating platelets?
After your blood donation:
- Drink extra fluids.
- Avoid strenuous physical activity or heavy lifting for about five hours.
- If you feel lightheaded, lie down with your feet up until the feeling passes.
- Keep your bandage on and dry for the next five hours.
Is it better to give platelets or whole blood?
It has also been shown that apheresis platelet donations are safer for the patient than whole-blood derived ones. It is for these reasons that SBC only collects platelets by apheresis. Patients that need platelets include cancer patients, accident victims, transplant recipients, and many others.
What to do before platelet donation?
Platelet Donation. Platelets hold a unique power to save lives. Cancer patients are a primary recipient of platelets due to the harsh effects of chemotherapy. Platelet donations are done using a process called automation (sometimes referred to as apheresis). Automation allows us to collect specific components of your blood at a larger volume.
What to eat before donating platelets?
You should eat a regular meal and drink plenty of fluids one to two hours before donating platelets. We also suggest that you increase your consumption of calcium-rich foods (such as dairy products) or take a calcium supplement the evening before your donation and also the morning of your donation.
What is the process for donating platelets?
Platelets are collected by a process called apheresis (a-fa-ree-sis). In this type of blood donation, whole blood taken from a donor is separated into its individual parts.
Can donating platelets be harmful?
Donating blood is generally not harmful to you as the donor as well as the recipient who will be receiving the blood product, unless you have a medical condition where blood donation is contraindicated or you suffer from an illness that can be transmitted through the blood. Platelets donation is important for a number of reasons.
