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Just saw it on Calendar if you’ve tested positive for Covid then they need your blood plasma. I’ve just registered as I tested positive awhile ago.

Could you donate plasma to help treat coronavirus (COVID-19) patients?

Clinical trial


We need people who’ve recovered from coronavirus (COVID-19) to donate blood plasma, as part of a clinical trial to help with the national effort against the virus.

The trial will tell us how effective convalescent plasma (plasma from people who’ve had coronavirus) is for treating coronavirus patients.

How you can help


Please register your interest in donating plasma if you have:

• tested positive for coronavirus
• tested positive for antibodies
• had symptoms of the virus
• understood our eligibility criteria

Not everyone will be able to donate. We may need to contact you with more questions.

Plasma can be donated from 28 days after recovery.

 

I have given blood twice during pandemic.Both times with minimum of fuss.Seems to be one part of NHS that has managed to carry on.Just a few tweaks..there at prescribed time....no cup of tea afterwards but everything else ok.
The only downside now is they tell you where you blood ended up...Liverpool both times!

 

No wonder they won’t let the corporates in if you’ve been coughing all over their seats!

 

My stepson (who works for NHS in Manchester) is on this trial, having tested positive for having had COVID.

 

I’m waiting to hear from them

 

Finally got a call
Got to go to Leeds on Thursday to donate
Takes two hours and there’s food on
Result

 

That'll be a cup of tea and a blood orange then.

 

You don't get tea these days, covid rules.

 

I’m beginning to regret signing up

Have a Low fat diet 24/48 hours prior to donating so please avoid oily or fatty foods such as; fish and chips, Chinese/lndian takeaways, pastries, cream, cheesecake, etc.