Blood & Covid Convalescent Plasma (CCP) Drive

As the COVID numbers rise, the need for blood and Covid convalescent plasma rises.

Blood & Covid Convalescent Plasma (CCP) Drive
Claiborne Memorial Medical Center
*On the LifeShare Bus

620 E. College St., Homer, LA
Tuesday, January 26
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

  • LifeShare has implemented social distancing and Covid-19 precautions on the LifeShare Bus.
  • LifeShare can take 2 donors an hour on the mobile drive.
  • Schedule an appointment here.  We will accommodate walk-ups as the schedule allows.
  • Allow an hour for donation. Eat well and drink plenty of water. Bring a valid ID.

Are you eligible to donate blood?      Details here > http://www.lifeshare.org/faqs

  • You’ve recovered from the coronavirus and haven’t had symptoms for the past 14 days.
  • Donors who have had the COVID-19 vaccination are able to donate blood.
  • Anyone at least 16 years of age, weighing at least 110lbs and in good health- 16 years olds need a permission slip from a parent.
  • You can donate if you have diabetes or hypertension, we are going to ask if it is under control.
  • Common medications that will make you ineligible to donate: Blood thinners or antibiotics (eligible usually 10 days after last dose)
  • Female donors should be negative for HLA, LifeShare will test.

Are you eligible to donate Covid Convalescent Plasma (CCP)?     Details here > http://www.lifeshare.org/faqs

  • Eligible donors must have a prior diagnosis of COVID-19. A documented test is not required. Donors should be recovered from COVID-19 with no symptoms in the prior 14 days.
  • Donors who have had the COVID-19 vaccination are not able to donate CCP plasma but they can donate blood.
  • Donors who were treated with CCP plasma will have a 1 year deferral before being able to donate blood.