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Patients Need You. Come to donate Dec. 23 – Jan. 7 and receive a special thank-you gift: our new limited-edition T-shirt . MAKE AN APPOINTMENT Learn more -- -- Donating is Essential to Fighting COVID-19 All blood donations are tested for antibodies; we’ll let you know your results and how your plasma can help. -- -- DONATE NOW -- SCHEDULE NOW -- DONATE CONVALESCENT PLASMA -- -- Blood Donors All blood and platelet donations are tested for COVID-19 antibodies. We’ll let you know your results, and how you can help patients fighting the virus. Enter your zip code to find a blood donation center near you to donate blood or platelets. Set Your Zip Code > Convalescent Plasma Donor If you’ve tested positive for COVID-19 and recovered, your plasma may be able to help patients currently fighting the virus. Learn more about donating convalescent plasma > Because of You, Life Doesn't Stop Many blood drives have been cancelled, so your individual donations matter now more than ever. We are now testing all donors for COVID-19 antibodies . Whether you're eligible to give whole blood; recovered from COVID-19 and can donate convalescent plasma ; or can host a blood drive, you are saving lives. Learn how you can become part of the COVID Rescue Team . How We’re Keeping Staff and Donors Safe There is no inherent risk of getting coronavirus from the donation procedure itself, but we follow CDC guidelines and take extra precautions to protect our staff and donors. Read our COVID-19 FAQs . Temperature Checks You must be under 99.5˚F at check-in to proceed with your donation. Social Distancing To create space, donors are encouraged to make appointments and may even wait in their vehicles before they donate. Continuous Sanitation We are using sterile, one-time use collection sets for every donation and wiping down all high-touch areas often and after every collection. Masks Required Donors and staff are required to wear a face covering. Ready to Donate? 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