Eligibility
In most countries, plasma donors should be at least 18 years of age and weigh at least 110 pounds, or 50 kg. All individuals who donate plasma must pass a brief medical examination, extensive medical history screening, and testing for viruses such as HIV and hepatitis.
Most countries in the U.S. and Western Europe require all plasma donors to have a pre-donation physical, including medical history questions, tests for syphilis (not required in all EU countries), hepatitis, HIV, total plasma protein and hematocrit/hemoglobin levels, and urinalysis (not necessarily done in all EU centers). The plasma protein therapeutics industry's International Quality Plasma Program (IQPP) requires additional donor screening, donor education on high risk activities and residency requirements.
For more information about donor regulations and qualifications in the U.S. visit www.fda.gov, or in Europe visit www.emea.europe.eu. For more information about donating plasma, visit our FAQs.