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michelle231986
Jun 27, 2009, 11:01 AM
By me having sickle cell trait, can I donate my plasma

jenniepepsi
Jun 27, 2009, 11:16 AM
By saying TRAIT I take that to mean you do not CARRY it, but have the trait.

You can donate blood if you have sickle cell trait. However, all blood is currently filtered to help prevent reactions in the recipient. Blood with sickle cell trait does not filter well. We encourage donors with sickle cell trait to donate plasma or platelet apheresis. These two types do not get filtered.

Frequently Asked Questions About Donating Blood - Commit for Life - giveblood.org (http://www.giveblood.org/index.php?page=faqs)


Hope I helped :) good luck