What is plasma?

Blood plasma is the liquid part of the blood. It is yellowish, clear and consists mainly of water, proteins and important nutrients. As plasma cannot be produced artificially, many people are dependent on plasma donations. It is used to produce vital medicines. For example for:

  • People with immunodeficiency,
  • Patients with hemophilia,
  • seriously injured people or burn victims.
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    Plasma donations are needed to provide a person with hemophilia with the necessary treatment for one year.
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    Plasma proteins are contained in your plasma.
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    and more drugs are being produced from blood plasma.
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    The manufacturing process for plasma-based drugs can take months.

Plasma is a real all-rounder

  • It transports nutrients, hormones and waste products.

  • It helps with blood clotting.

  • It supports the immune system with antibodies.

  • It keeps blood pressure stable.

Blood donation vs. plasma donation

  • What our donors say:
    I have someone in my family with a blood clotting disorder, so donating plasma is particularly important to me.

    Rumiana, donor in Oberwart

You want to donate plasma for the first time?

Your first step to saving lives starts with a quick medical check. Book your appointment now for the initial examination at your donation center by phone or email and become part of our community.

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Have you already donated with us?

We look forward to welcoming you back as part of the Europlasma family. Book your next donation appointment quickly and easily on the web or in the app.

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