Article: At the donation center, certain forms of identification are required. You will present the following to the receptionist: Current photo I.D (e.g., passport, driver's license) Social Security Card or Border Crossing I.D. Proof of local address A technician at the donation center will take a small blood sample from your finger via needle. This will be used to quickly check our protein and iron levels to make sure they're adequate and that you're healthy enough to donate. Once your protein and iron levels prove adequate, your arm will be prepared for the donation, which will be taken via a needle injection. Your arm will be doused with antiseptic and a technician will insert the needle into the vein. The process may be somewhat painful but should not be unbearable. Many describe it as similar to a light bee sting. Once the needle is in, the donation process begins. Blood is drawn and plasma is then separated from your red blood cells. The process takes about 2 hours total, so it's a good idea to bring reading material or an electronic device on which you can listen to music or books on tape or watch movies. Some plasma donation centers might let you bring a friend for support and entertainment during the process.
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Bring the required forms of identification. Allow a technician to conduct a blood test from your finger. Prepare your arm for the needle. Donate plasma.