What is plateletpheresis?
Plateletpheresis is a procedure during which your blood is drawn and passed through a cell-separating machine that collects only the platelets. The remaining blood components are returned directly to you. Your body will replace the donated platelets within 72 hours. This donation could be a “single” collection or a “double” collection. Depending on your platelet count and availability, we may be able to collect two plateletpheresis units, a “double” unit, from a single donation!
Who needs platelets?
Platelets are blood cells that help control bleeding. They are most often needed by children and adults with cancer or leukemia, open-heart surgery patients, and victims of traumatic injuries.
What are the donation requirements?
Plateletpheresis donors must meet the same requirements as whole blood donors, plus additional criteria:
- A, AB, or O blood type
- 16 to 65 years of age
- Large veins in one or both arms
- Successful whole blood donation with no reaction
- No aspirin-containing medication within 48 hours of donation
- No anti-inflammatory medication within 24 hours of donation
- Adequate platelet count
- Available weekdays for one to two hours
Call Amy Metcalf at 541-484-9111 for more information or to schedule your platelet donation.
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