Become a plasma donor

Becoming a plasma donor can make a lifesaving difference.

The process for donating plasma is largely the same as for blood donation. It includes registration, screening, donation and post-donation care. Although some aspects of the plasma screening process may be slightly different, the donation experience will be familiar to blood donors.

Can I donate blood or plasma?

Can I donate blood or plasma?Before you book, take our eligibility quiz

Donate plasma in eight easy steps

Step 1: Book your appointment

Book your appointment online, using our GiveBlood app or call 1 888 2 DONATE.

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Step 2: Get ready for your appointment

To prepare for your donation and ensure a positive experience, we encourage you to:

✓ Drink plenty of fluids the day before your donation (especially if the weather is warm).
✓ Have something to eat in the hours before you donate. Avoid fatty foods such as bacon or fried food.

Step 3: On the day of your donation

Arrive on time and bring a valid government-issued ID showing your full name and date of birth, if you do not have a physical or digital donor card.

Arrive at our donor centre to a friendly welcome from our team members and check in with them.

Step 4: Complete the questionnaire

Complete the donor questionnaire at the concierge kiosk. This process exists to protect you, as a donor, and the patients who receive your donated plasma. Your responses are completely confidential.

You’ll be able to skip this step in the future if we have your donor ID, appointment information and email address on file because we’ll be able to send you an online version of the questionnaire in advance.

Please ensure that you read the donor brochure — What you must know to donate plasma or platelets or What you must know to donate plasma — as it contains important information about the donation process.

Step 5: Review your information

A trained team member will go over your questionnaire answers with you and ask a few additional questions to confirm if you are good to donate at the time of your appointment.

Step 6: Donate plasma

Sit back and relax in a comfy chair while you donate. You can read, chat with our team members or other donors, or just relax knowing you are helping to save lives. You have the opportunity to get to know your neighbours and hear other people's stories about saving lives.

And don’t worry, we always use a new, sterile needle for every donation and safely dispose of used needles. We’ll keep a close eye on you while you’re donating to make sure you’re OK. Let us know if you experience any discomfort or anxiety.

Step 7: Relax and refresh

After your donation is finished, head to the refreshments area and relax for at least 5-10 minutes with a complimentary drink and snack(s) — many donors say this is their favourite part of the process.

Step 8: Final step

Feel good knowing you just helped save a life and rebook your next lifesaving donation.