Blood plasma is a life-saving resource that goes through a complex process before it becomes a medicine used for patients. Follow the journey of plasma step by step, from donor to patient.
During the donation process, blood is handled by a specialized machine called a pheresis machine. This device:
The procedure takes approximately 45–60 minutes in a modern, safe environment. While donating, you also receive refreshments and a financial incentive.
All donated plasma undergoes strict testing to ensure it is safe for patients.
Virus screening
Plasma is tested multiple times for various pathogens, including:
This ensures that only clean and safe plasma proceeds to further processing.
Quality control
Once tested, plasma is collected in approved containers and transported under controlled temperatures to processing facilities.
The first step in processing is fractionation, where proteins in the plasma are separated. These proteins play a key role in the medications produced from plasma.
Fractionation
This process allows extraction of proteins for therapeutic use, such as immunoglobulins or clotting factors.
Virus removal for safety
During processing, plasma is purified to eliminate viruses and bacteria. The resulting plasma components become safe and clean raw materials for medicine production.
Processed plasma is transformed into medications used to treat various medical conditions.
Key proteins
The most commonly extracted and used proteins include:
Finally, plasma-derived medicines are used worldwide to treat a variety of conditions.
Who benefits from these medicines?
Global impact
Plasma-derived medicines improve the lives of millions of people every year and are available to patients worldwide.
Why is this journey so important?
Plasma donation is more than a simple act of generosity. Donors’ plasma is one of the most critical resources in modern medicine, essential for treating severe and rare diseases.
Blood plasma is a source of life-saving proteins used to produce specialized and irreplaceable medicines. Since these proteins cannot be artificially reproduced, plasma donations are essential for people suffering from such diseases.
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