While there is no inherent risk of getting coronavirus when you donate blood, donors and staff are required to wear masks or reasonable cloth-based face coverings. Read our COVID-19 FAQs.

Amid overwhelming pandemic news, there are rays of light, including a new donation type for those donors fully recovered from COVID-19. Convalescent plasma* is a blood component containing antibodies that may give patients an extra boost to fight their illness.

Ready to Help? You Can Be a Part of the COVID Rescue Team in 3 Different Ways.


1. Become a Convalescent Plasma Donor

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2. Host a Blood Drive

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3. Donate Blood or Platelets

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Your Plasma May Help Patients Battling COVID-19

Fully recovered from COVID-19 – and at least 28 days symptom free?

If you had a positive COVID test OR have a confirmed positive Vitalant COVID-19 supplemental antibody test, your plasma may be able to help COVID patients.*

NOTE: Donors must meet all other eligibility requirements to qualify. Please do not donate blood if you are not feeling well. Blood donors are NOT tested for active coronavirus infection.

Schedule Your Appointment Today

Schedule your COVID Plasma appointment online today or call 1-866-CV-PLSMA (866-287-5762).

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Questions? Email us at covidfree@vitalant.org.

 
 

Hear from a Convalescent Plasma Donor

Covid Rescue Team donor Ryan talks about his experience donating convalescent plasma

Host a Blood Drive & Become a COVID Rescue Team Leader

Vitalant is looking for COVID Rescue Team Leaders to host a blood drive! All donations are currently being tested for COVID-19 antibodies. By hosting a blood drive you’re recruiting donors who may have antibodies to potentially help those battling the virus.

You can host a blood drive in one of two ways:

  1. Host a traditional blood drive at your business, place of worship or local organization and ask your contacts to donate.
  2. Host a virtual blood drive by asking your friends and family to donate at a local Vitalant donation center or local blood drive.

Simply fill out the form below, and we’ll connect you with an experienced donor recruitment representative who will guide you every step of the way to ensure your blood drive is a success.

HOST A BLOOD DRIVE

Donate Blood or Platelets

All blood and platelet donations are currently being tested for COVID-19 antibodies. Donors who receive a positive result from the Vitalant COVID-19 supplemental antibody test may be eligible to become a convalescent plasma donor and join the COVID Rescue Team.

If your blood test is negative for COVID-19 antibodies, your blood and platelet donations are still very much needed for patients undergoing surgery, cancer therapy and other medical treatments.

Will you schedule your donation appointment today? Book an appointment online by entering your zip code. After submitting your zip code, use any donate button to schedule an appointment.

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*COVID-19 convalescent plasma has not been approved or licensed by the FDA; COVID-19 convalescent plasma has been authorized by the FDA under an emergency use authorization (EUA); COVID-19 convalescent plasma is authorized only for the duration of the declaration that circumstances exist justifying the authorization of the emergency use of drugs and biological products during the COVID-19 pandemic under section 564(b)(1) of the Act, 21 U.S.C. § 360bbb-3(b)(1), unless the authorization is terminated or revoked sooner.