If you live in the Eugene, Oregon area and are looking for ways to make a little extra money while helping others out, there is a way you can accomplish that. By donating plasma to an area blood bank or plasma donation center in Eugene, you can make a little money and help out people in need. The exact amount of money you get for a plasma donation in Eugene varies by donation center with the average being $20 per visit, as of 2010. You can donate your plasma up to twice a week as long as you wait 48 hours between donations.
Instructions
1. Contact a plasma donation center in Eugene, Oregon to make an appointment for your first plasma donation. If you are not familiar with donation centers in Eugene, you can look at the directory on the BloodBanker website. Talecris Plasma and International Bio Resources are two of the donation centers in Eugene.
2. Arrive at the donation center for your appointment and submit to the physical exam. It is a simple exam where you can expect to have your temperature and blood pressure taken. You must also give a complete medical history. This is done to make sure you meet the requirements to be a donor, which typically means that you must be at least 110 lbs., 18 years old, disease-free and not have gotten a tattoo in the past 12 months.
3. Donate your plasma by letting the nurse hook you up to the machine that extracts your plasma. You will sit in the chair by the machine, where you can read, play games or listen to music. The actual donation takes between one to 2 hours.
4. Eat a snack and relax in the waiting area once you have completed the donation. The nurse will take you to this area where you will see the food and drinks that are available for you at no charge.
5. Stop by the front desk on your way out to pick up your compensation for making your plasma donation.
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