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No, only individuals who have recovered from COVID infection two-weeks prior to the date of donation are considered. Doctors recommend a three-week period between donation and recovery. Reports from laboratory tests diagnosing COVID-19 previously are a prerequisite. Individuals between the ages of 18 and 60, and weighing not less than 50 kg are eligible. Donors medical history and physical examination are taken to ensure suitability.
Pregnant women and women who have recently given birth.
Individuals suffering from comorbidities such as diabetes, hypertension, and cancer.
Tests are done for blood grouping and anti-body screening. Serum COVID-19 specific IgG antibody concentration higher than 80 is preferred. Tests are also carried out to access the conditions of serum protein and CBC. TTI testing is done to identify hepatitis B virus, hepatitis C virus, HIV, malaria, and syphilis. Serum COVID-19 specific IgG antibody concentration higher than 80 is preferred.
While blood donation is accepted only once in a month, plasma donation @ 500 ml is accepted every two weeks. Every 500 ml of plasma is used to treat two patients and fit to be stored for a year.
Here are a few things one must do before donating plasma:
Drink plenty of water
Inform if you recently had a surgery
Inform if you are taking any specific drugs
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