Plasma Donation Centers in the St. Louis Area

Donating plasma is a special kind of donation process which allows that donor to give blood components. Usually during the treatment everything except the needed plasma is returned to the blood donor. The need for plasma donation is great because different patients need different types of blood components. Platelets repair tears in our blood vessels and help control bleeding by clotting the blood and allowing wounds to heal.

When you donate whole blood your unit is processed into and about 2 tablespoons of platelets can be collected. You would need to donate whole blood 6 times to provide enough platelets for a single patients transfusion. However, with a plasma donation you are providing enough platelets for a single transfusion in one sitting.

Many medical treatments, some lifesaving, need plasma transfusions and treatments. The donations cannot be stored for long periods of time so the need for continues donations is great. Just about any adult can be a plasma donor. A health screening is provided for each donor before their first donation session.

This procedure is safe and closely supervised. Everything used is sterile and the platelets taken from your blood will be replaced by your body within 72 hours. The process takes anywhere from an hour to two hours and some companies pay for your donations.

Here are the best plasma donation centers in the St. Louis metropolitan area:

Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center

The Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center was formed in 1974 and is a non-profit organization. The center is community based and relies solely on volunteer donors. Hours are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., Saturday 7 a.m. - 1 p.m., and alternating Fridays 7 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center
Crestwood Donation Center
9860 Watson Road
Crestwood, MO 63126
1-314-966-6800
1-800-591-8049

St. Louis Admin Office
11853 Dorsett Road
Maryland Heights, MO 63043
1-800-747-5404
1-314-291-4741

Interstate Blood Bank

This center pays for your plasma donations. For two donations in one week you will receive $15/$12 and $20/$17 dollars depending on your weight. You can only donate two times in a seven day period. Remember to bring your social security card, drivers license or state ID, and proof of residency. Hours are Monday through Friday 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. and Saturday 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Interstate Blood Bank
5121 Delmar Boulevard
St. Louis, MO 63108
1-314-367-5200