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.