How your first plasma donation works

Donate plasma and save lives.

Explained in 1.5 minutes.

Before your first visit

You want to donate plasma? Great!
Contact us in advance by phone or email and make an appointment for an initial examination - this will save you waiting time. Or simply drop by during opening hours and make an appointment directly on site.

The initial examination

What happens on your first visit

Please bring with you:

  • Official photo ID (e.g. ID card or driver's license)
  • Registration form

At the donation center:

  1. Registration in the reception area
  2. Fill outthe health questionnaire
  3. Vital signs check: blood pressure, pulse, weight
  4. Medical consultation & examination
  5. Blood sample for laboratory tests

If everything checks out, you can make your first donation appointment straight away.
You will receive the green light after approx. 1 week - your results are valid for 6 months.

  • What our donors say:
    I think it's great that my blood is checked regularly when I donate plasma.

    Catrin, donor in Vienna 9

Your first plasma donation

Come to the center about 10 minutes before your appointment and register.
Download the Europlasma App from the 3rd donation you can book and manage all appointments via the app.

How to prepare yourself

  • Drink

    At least 1.5 - 2 liters of water, juice or tea - no alcohol

  • Food

    1-2 hours beforehand, but please eat low in fat and high in protein and carbohydrates

  • Sleeping

    Arrive well-rested & fit

  • Be healthy

    Only donate if you really feel comfortable

During the plasma donation

You lie comfortably on the donor couch.
Blood is taken from your arm vein and separated into its components in the so-called pheresis machine:

  • Plasma is collected
  • Blood components are returned to you

The donation takes approx. 30 - 45 minutes (please allow approx. 1 hour for your first donation).
Sit back and relax - our staff will be there for you the whole time. At the end, you will receive a pressure bandage on the puncture site.

Our staff will be there for you the whole time and make sure you feel comfortable during the donation.

Health check

With every donation you receive a free health check for maximum safety:

  • Blood pressure, pulse, weight
  • Small blood count
  • Infection test
  • Total protein check
  • Immunoglobulin G with every 5th donation

After the plasma donation

Allow yourself a break of about 30 minutes. Waiting room waiting for you:

  • Free drinks (water, coffee etc.)
  • Magazines & WLAN
  • € 40,- expense allowance as a thank you

Tip: Arrange your next appointment now!

Please avoid immediately after the donation:

  • Heavy physical exertion
  • Dangerous activities
  • Activities that put a lot of strain on your arm

Your next visits

Get our app - with it you can:

  • Book appointments
  • Receive information & reminders
  • Activate push notifications

Of course, you can also make appointments via our website, by phone or directly on site.

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Cancel your appointment?
Please cancel early by phone or cancel your appointment in the app - so someone else can save lives.

Regular checks

Our doctors regularly check your health:

  • Every 4 months: detailed examination
  • After 6 months break: new laboratory tests required → approx. 1 week waiting time

Plasma donation frequency

Depending on your body weight, you can give 650-850 ml of plasma per donation:

  • 72h
    Break between 2 donations
  • 50x
    donations per year
  • 48h
    During this time, your body replaces plasma

Good to know

  • Your donation year

    Your personal donation year starts with your first plasma donation. From this date, every year counts anew - even if you take a break.

  • Information for donors

    Who can donate plasma? As long as you are physically healthy, over 18 years old, weigh between 50 and 150 kg and are resident in Austria or neighboring countries (proof required), you meet the most important criteria. You also need a valid official photo ID.

  • You have doubts?

    No problem - you can object to the use of your plasma at any time. To do so, use the confidential donor self-exclusion form.

Because it's in your blood.Donate now!Donate now!