Are you fully recovered from a verified COVID-19 diagnosis?

10/12/2020 12:17 PM | Anonymous member (Administrator)

If so, the plasma in your blood may contain COVID-19 antibodies that can attack the virus. This convalescent plasma is being evaluated as a possible treatment for currently ill COVID-19 patients, so your donation could help save the lives of patients battling this disease! Eligibility requirements:

  • You are at least 17 years old and weigh 110 lbs.
  • You generally feel well, even if you're being treated for a chronic condition. 
  • Have a prior, verified diagnosis of COVID-19, but are now symptom free.

To sign up to donate, fill out the form at the link below or call 1-800-733-2767

https://www.redcrossblood.org/donate-blood/dlp/plasma-donations-from-recovered-covid-19-patients.html#donorform

For additional info regarding convalescent plasma, check at the FAQs at:

https://www.redcrossblood.org/faq.html#donating-blood-covid-19-convalescent-plasma


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