Well as long as you're not afraid of needles you can make some decent cash from giving Plasma. More than likely whether you knew it or not there is probably a Plasma Center next to your College or University. Many college students already give plasma to make some extra money. I did myself back in the day and it was how I made sure I kept beer stocked in my fridge.
What is Plasma? Plasma is a straw-colored liquid that carries the red blood cells, white blood cells and platelets.
Plasma is made up of:
Water (about 90%)
Proteins and clotting factors (8%)
Small amounts of salts, glucose (blood sugar) and lipids (fats)
What do they do with my Plasma? Well the proteins and clotting factors in Plasma are used to make drugs and medicines to help save lives.
It's basically like donating blood with the difference being that the plasma is separated from the blood, and then the blood is returned to the body. Of course the other difference is that you get paid. However you are not getting paid for your plasma, but rather compensated for your time. It usually takes 30-60 minutes for them to extract the Plasma. Then 30-60 minutes before you can leave, just so they can make sure you are fine to drive or walk home.
Anyone over the age of eighteen and weighing over 110 pounds can give Plasma. Of course you have to be in good health. They do conduct a physical and medical screening including urinalysis for drug use history. Also I can personally attest to it being a bad idea to do this if you were drinking hard and heavy the night before. Just trust me and take my word for it BAD IDEA!
The best thing is that you can give Plasma up to two times for every seven day period. Most places pay $20-$25 per visit! That equals making up to $200 a month for doing nothing but taking a nap or watching TV as they do their thing.
All Plasma Centers are required to be licensed by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) and they have to comply with all Federal and local business regulations.
To find your local Plasma collection facility go visit Blood Banker.
