Specialty plasma donation programs
Did you know that most of the plasma components used in life saving therapies cannot be obtained in a lab? That’s why we need you.
Specialty plasma donation programs
Did you know that most of the plasma components used in life saving therapies cannot be obtained in a lab? That’s why we need you.
What are specialty plasma donation programs?
Did you know that the antibodies in your plasma can be used in a wide range of medications? To help people suffering from various diseases and conditions, we have created our Specialty Plasma Donation Programs. These allow us to procure plasma enriched with special antibodies that help cure certain diseases like Rh-sensitization, rabies, Hepatitis B, and many more.
What specialty plasma donation programs can you find in our centers?
All our centers accept donations for Normal Source Plasma. If you have a certain blood type or have been immunized for certain diseases, you might also be eligible for one of 10 different specialty plasma donation programs nationwide.
Anti-D
Tetanus
Anti-smallpox
Anti-hepatitis B
Anthrax
(vaccinated)
Anthrax
(non-vaccinated)
Rabies
Viral
Inactivation
CMV
Anti-varicella
zoster
Anti-D specialty plasma donation program
Purpose of the program
Create Anti-D plasma therapies that prevent Rh-sensitization, which can lead to hemolytic disease of the newborn (HDN)
Benefits
Rh-sensitization occurs when the blood of an Rh-negative mother comes in contact with the blood of her Rh-positive child. This can trigger the mother’s immune system to produce antibodies that attach to the red blood cells of her Rh-positive baby. Without an Anti-D therapy for the Rh-negative mother, Rh-sensitization can lead to a disease called hemolytic disease of the newborn (HDN) that can result in the loss or serious illness of the child.
Eligibility
Have an Rh negative blood type (A- , B-, AB-, O-).
Be between the ages of 18 and 66 (people over the age of 66 require physician approval).
Women must be postmenopausal or surgically sterile by tubal ligation or hysterectomy.
Program-specific health screening is required to determine eligibility.
Commitment
Cannot donate whole blood or plasma at another facility.
Long-term commitment
Receive the DENOVO immunization.
Tetanus specialty plasma donation program
Purpose of the program
Create a treatment for those exposed to the Tetanus bacteria.
Benefits
Tetanus, also known as “lockjaw,” is a serious disease caused by the Clostridium tetani bacteria. Most people are vaccinated for tetanus as a child, but continued protection requires a booster dose of the vaccine every 10 years. Should patients not be immunized for the disease, they are given prophylaxis made with plasma that carries tetanus antibodies.
Eligibility
No prior vaccination for Tetanus within the past 10 years.
Commitment
Receive the Tetanus vaccine and continue on a regular donation schedule.
Enrollment will continue if the donor remains eligible to donate and their antibody levels remain above the usable threshold.
Anti-smallpox (VIG) specialty plasma donation program
Purpose of the program
Collect plasma containing Vaccinia antibodies to help ensure a Smallpox treatment is available through the Strategic National Stockpile.
Benefits
Help to safeguard first responders and regular citizens in the unlikely event of a Smallpox outbreak or bioterrorism threat. Vaccination may offer the recipient some protection from this threat as well.
Eligibility
Previously vaccinated against Smallpox WITH a visible scar.
Commitment
5-6 weeks of center visits
Program-specific health screening
Vaccination and post-vaccination assessment
At least 4 donations
Anti-hepatitis B (Anti-HBS) specialty plasma donation program
Purpose of the program
Create a treatment using Hepatitis B antibodies for those exposed to the virus, such as Healthcare workers.
Benefits
Vaccination can prevent hepatitis B, a liver disease that can cause mild to severe illness. Hepatitis B is the leading cause of liver cancer worldwide.
Eligibility
Eligibility
Program-specific health screening is required to determine eligibility.
Commitment
3 vaccinations over a 6-month period
7 days with no donations
Anthrax (vaccinated) specialty plasma donation program
Purpose of the program
Collect plasma containing Anthrax antibodies to help ensure an Anthrax treatment is available through the Strategic National Stockpile.
Benefits
Help safeguard first responders and regular citizens in the unlikely event of an Anthrax outbreak or bioterrorism threat. Vaccination may offer the recipient some protection from this threat as well.
Eligibility
Males only
Previously received at least 2 doses of the Anthrax vaccine (proof required).
Program-specific health screening is required to determine eligibility.
Commitment
5-6 weeks, vaccination and at least 8 donations
Anthrax (non-vaccinated) specialty plasma donation program
Purpose of the program
Collect plasma containing Anthrax antibodies to help ensure an Anthrax treatment is available through the Strategic National Stockpile.
Benefits
Help safeguard first responders and regular citizens in the unlikely event of an Anthrax outbreak or bioterrorism threat. Vaccination may offer the recipient some protection from this threat as well.
Eligibility
Males only
NO prior vaccination for Anthrax
Program-specific health screening is required to determine eligibility.
Commitment
Minimum of 3 Anthrax vaccine doses, scheduled in a 6-month period
After 3 doses, complete a minimum of 8 post-vaccination donations with up to 2 donations per week.
Total commitment: 6 to 8 weeks with 8 donations
Rabies specialty plasma donation program
Have you recently gotten your Rabies shot?
Rabies is a preventable viral disease most often transmitted through the bite of a rabid animal. The virus infects the central nervous system and can cause brain disease which is fatal when progressed. A plasma donation from someone who have antibodies allow for the creation of Rabies Immune Globulin to immediately treat patients infected with the rabies disease while the body’s immune system responds to the vaccine, thereby saving a person’s life with your donation.
Benefits
In the U.S, rabies can be avoided by simply staying away from wildlife, however in many parts of the world dog rabies is still the most common risks in being affected.
By donating your plasma and time you can:
- Help patients in dire need of the treatment derived from rabies plasma.
- Get protection against rabies (once immunizations are received).
- Get extra compensation for the immunization and donations while on the program.
Eligibility
Must be a qualified source plasma donor with history at one of our centers.
Must be free of allergies to bovine gelatin, chicken protein, neomycin, chlortetracycline, amphotericin B, phenol red indicator, and/or beta-propiolactone.
Received rabies vaccine in the past or able to participate in the initial series of 3 injections.
Donor meets the minimum titer requirement for Rabies.
Minimal issue with donation process
Commitment
Participate in the rabies vaccination process (if required).
Continue receiving booster shot every 6 months.
Donating for a period of more than 6 months.
Frequent and active donations.
Cannot donate whole blood or plasma at another facility.
Viral Inactivation specialty plasma donation program
Do you have type A or AB blood?
Would you be willing to be immunized against Hepatitis A? Because the people who receive plasma donations or plasma-derived medication often have compromised immune systems, it is fundamental that they receive highly purified plasma full of virus-neutralizing antibodies.
CMV specialty plasma donation program
Have you tested positive for Cytomegalovirus?
During your first visit, and every four months, you will be screened for different antibodies, including CMV. Should our medical staff happen to find antibodies for this disease, you could be the perfect candidate for this program.
How we thank you for your donation
Find your nearest center
KEDPLASMA has over 70 centers across the country. Find out which one is closest to you and the specialty donation programs it offers.
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