Donating Plasma

Blood plasma is the liquid component of blood. Plasma is the largest single component of blood, making up about 55% of total blood volume. Blood plasma contains many vital proteins including fibrinogen, globulins and human serum albumin.

Serum refers to blood plasma in which clotting factors (such as fibrin) have been removed naturally by allowing the blood to clot prior to isolating the liquid component.

Plasma is mainly composed of water, blood proteins, and inorganic electrolytes. It serves as transport medium for glucose, lipids, amino acids, hormones, metabolic end products, carbon dioxide and oxygen.

Learn more about blood donations, blood plasma donations, and related health topics.

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Dogs donating blood for vet care in eastern Idaho

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho -- An eastern Idaho veterinarian has set up a program where dogs can become blood donors. Adam Petersen, a veterinarian with the Ammon Vet Clinic, tells the Post Register that the program called Hemolife is intended to provide blood for injured or ill dogs. So far he has tested and approved seven dogs from Idaho Falls, and will test any dog for free that meets age, size and health requirements. Hemolife in return will pay...

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