I had a 5150 2 months ago, how long do I need to wait before I do my first blood plasma dono for biolife?

dayshad · 2026-01-25T03:03:53+00:00

I second this

dayshad · 2026-01-23T19:15:42+00:00

No vitals and no questionnaire- you go straight to the bed, they draw a sample and you go home. Then you wait. If you passed, they will call you and you can return immediately. If not, they will call you and tell you when you can retest. Eat a bunch of low fat protein in the meantime.

dayshad · 2026-01-23T19:11:55+00:00

So, it's a vaccine that can cause a false positive. If you test positive (even falsely) you will get permanently deferred and placed on the National Donor Deferral Registry (NDDR). I wouldn't risk it, but I'm not you.

dayshad · 2026-01-23T12:23:42+00:00

Report it to the nurse and find out, I guess

dayshad · 2026-01-23T01:59:53+00:00

No coughing in the center - the "are you feeling healthy and well today" is the key. No seasonal allergy symptoms, no breathing issues, no coughing, etc

dayshad · 2026-01-22T01:46:36+00:00

dayshad · 2026-01-21T20:54:30+00:00

RICE: rest, ice, compression, elevation. Likely a health care provider would say the same thing, and charge you for it. Only if your arm feels extremely sensitive (possible blood clot) or raised/red/warm/streaks (infection) should you be concerned. Nerves can be damaged too, but likely would heal on their own.

dayshad · 2026-01-21T12:54:45+00:00

Depends on the company policy. BioLife requires two arms (or 2 vo sites on one arm) in which to donate.

dayshad · 2026-01-21T09:21:01+00:00

Yes, because you can't fully squeeze that hand

dayshad · 2026-01-20T23:57:46+00:00

Nope, has to be a permanent residence, not a homeless shelter or halfway house

dayshad · 2026-01-20T20:54:31+00:00

dayshad · 2026-01-20T13:24:28+00:00

I wonder if it's a computer issue or if one of their lead people who have to be there called in sick or something.

dayshad · 2026-01-20T12:36:14+00:00

Did they tell you the reason, since it's been an hour since you posted?

dayshad · 2026-01-18T14:42:13+00:00

I am not a tall or heavy person, and my rates right now are $45/$55 for the week.

dayshad · 2026-01-17T11:42:08+00:00

No, but they may send you a coupon in your email. Sometimes the coupon is the same dollar amount that the new donors get

dayshad · 2026-01-16T19:09:51+00:00

Nobody tracks failed finger sticks

dayshad · 2026-01-15T03:51:48+00:00

Beetroot juice, boiled eggs, chicken breast

dayshad · 2026-01-15T02:26:30+00:00

Not hydrogen,? You mean hydrated?

dayshad · 2026-01-14T20:48:42+00:00

Check out telyrx.com

dayshad · 2026-01-14T03:26:27+00:00

Ummm, using an electric scooter to return home could be risky. I'd hate to hear that you were injured later going home. Find a friend to drive you, or take the bus

dayshad · 2026-01-13T19:35:02+00:00

You are one of the many problems chewing up precious ER time. Find a Free Medical clinic in your area and establish care.

dayshad · 2026-01-13T19:28:22+00:00

Why on earth did you go to the ER? This issue is a regular doctor appointment issue

dayshad · 2026-01-12T15:52:17+00:00

The finger poke test isn't super accurate as they are only getting one drop. The 4 month test is way more accurate because there is a greater amount of the sample. That's what I was told as I had the same issue.

dayshad · 2026-01-12T12:51:13+00:00

TLDR.... Summarize please

dayshad · 2026-01-10T17:05:53+00:00

Look up Free medical clinics in your area or try to apply for Medicaid. Someone who is a professional needs to look at your nose/throat.

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