Csl Plasma Wilkes-Barre Township Reviews (2025)

FAQs

What are the side effects of donating CSL Plasma? ›

For most people, donating plasma does not cause any side effects, but some donors can experience fatigue, bruising, bleeding, or dehydration. Additionally, you may feel dizzy or lightheaded. While not typical, fainting can also occur. It's rare, but more serious infections or reactions can occur, which can be treated.

Collected plasma is then either sent to a CSL Plasma testing laboratory or CSL Behring, where it is used for testing or manufacturing plasma-derived therapies and medicine.

Those diagnosed with a serious or chronic illness–like high blood pressure, epilepsy, HIV/AIDS, or a primary immunodeficiency (PI)–are not eligible to donate plasma. Those who have high blood pressure would need to be tested to see what their current blood pressure is at the time of donating.

Your body needs a bit of time to recover, so try to avoid spending too much time on your feet. Try not to overheat. Some days it's tricky, but do your best to avoid hot showers, rushing around, standing in direct sun and hot drinks. Stay away from alcoholic drinks.

Donating plasma doesn't carry any calories. However, your body is estimated to lose between 450-650 calories per plasma donation, depending on how much you can donate.

Paid plasma collection in the U.S. can bring $30 to $70 per donation. With incentives, some people can make $400 or more per month. Committed repeat donors who give at the maximum, twice-a-week frequency can sometimes earn up to $1,000 a month, depending on the plasma center.

If you're looking to donate plasma and get a good payout, CSL Plasma and BioLife are at the top of the pay scale. CSL could net you up to $1,000 for first-time donations, while BioLife might offer up to $900 in the first month. For updated info, visit United Society Donations.

Lightheadedness, dizziness, or, in extreme cases, fainting can sometimes happen during the donation process. Usually, these side effects can be prevented by drinking plenty of water and eating a healthy meal before and after donating your plasma.

Feeling a bit tired after your donation is normal, though should pass in a few days or even a few hours after donating. This is one of the reasons it's important to stay hydrated before and after a plasma donation and eat a healthy, well-balanced diet.

Tax implications

It's important to note that plasma centers don't report what they have paid you to the IRS because the amounts are typically below the reporting threshold for cash and electronic payments. But plasma earnings are considered taxable income that you are responsible for reporting on your taxes.

What does a CSL plasma test for? ›

In general, plasma donors must be 18 years of age and weigh at least 110 pounds (50kg). All individuals must pass two separate medical examinations, a medical history screening and testing for transmissible viruses before their donated plasma can be used to manufacture plasma protein therapies.