The information of the positive test result is sent to whatever institution received the donor s plasma. This allows for product recall, notification, etc. This is as added safety feature. While rare, there are possible side effects of donating plasma. These include infection of the phlebotomy sight.
Plasma helps burn victims, trauma victims, and even hemophiliacs.
Plasma is used for transfusions and to make many other products. Some is used to make medicines, laboratory controls, and vaccines. Rabies series is made from plasma from donors who receive injections of the modified rabies virus. Plasma is also used in products including cosmetics. Whatever it is used for, plasma donors are invaluable.