CRITERIA FOR SELECTION OF DONORS FOR COVID-19 CONVALESCENT PLASMA

Important Note:

• COVID-19 convalescent plasma will be collected from individuals who meet all donor eligibility requirements including collection of plasma by plasmapheresis.
• All donated plasma will be tested for relevant transfusion-transmitted infection and must be found suitable for clinical use.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Male or Female; 18 years or older
• Evidence of COVID-19 documented by lab test either by
  • Nasopharynged test (RT-PCR) at the time of illness;
    OR
  • Positive Anti-SARS-Cov2 antibodies after recovery, if prior diagnostic test was NOT performed at the time COVID-19 infection was suspected.
• Either one of the following:
  • Complete resolution of symptoms at 28 days prior to donation;
    OR
  • Complete resolution of symptoms at least 14 days prior to donation;
    AND
  • Negative results for COVID-19 either from one or more nasopharyngeal
    swab specimens OR by a molecular diagnostic test form blood.
• No previous history of organ transplant.
• Anti-SARS-COV2 antibodies
  • Recommended Titers 1:160

To learn more about donating plasma, please call (956)215-3166/ (956)342-4896 or email us at dhrresearch@dhr-rgv.com.