How is donating plasma different from giving blood?
Blood donation and plasma donation meet very different – and essential – needs. People cannot donate blood as often as they can donate plasma, since plasma does not include the harvesting of red blood cells. Donating plasma only removes the liquid portion of your blood and returns your red blood cells to your body. Both blood and plasma donations are vital to our health care system. We applaud the individuals who participate in meeting these important needs.
