On your first donation, you'll be paid $60 in NYC and $80 in FL. After that, you will be paid between $50-$60 in NYC and between $50-$140 in Florida per donation.

Yes. If you don't have your Social Security card, you must provide a document that shows your full Social Security number and name, such as a W-2 form. A picture of the original Social Security card may be acceptable, but black-and-white copies are not.

Our wait times vary, so for the most up-to-date information, please call the center where you donate. You can also find your location and check how busy the center is live on Google.

Each center has different hours. Please visit olgam.com/our-locations/ for the center hours.

Our donor management system is fully automated and cloud-based, allowing you to donate at any Olgam Life Donation Center. However, some transfer restrictions apply.

Transfers are NOT allowed to:

📍 2510 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY 10458
📍 127 E 125th St, New York, NY 10035

If you donate at one of these locations and transfer elsewhere, you cannot return.

Transfers may be restricted from:

📍 1104 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY 11238
📍 1539 Pitkin Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11212
📍 2914 3rd Ave, Bronx, NY 10455
📍 2028 White Plains Rd, Bronx, NY 10462
📍 5216 Okeechobee Rd, Fort Pierce, FL 34947
📍 162-11 Jamaica Ave, Jamaica, NY 11432
📍 78-15 Linden Blvd, Queens, NY 11414
📍 1584 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11210

⚠️ Policies may change. Updates will be provided by Corporate Operations.

There is no set limit on how often Olgam Life plasma donors can donate at different locations. However, some transfer restrictions apply. See all of our locations here: https://olgam.com/our-location....

Our donor management system is fully automated and cloud-based, allowing you to donate at any Olgam Life Donation Center. However, some transfer restrictions apply:

Transfers are NOT allowed to:

📍 2510 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY 10458

📍 127 E 125th St, New York, NY 10035

If you donate at one of these locations and transfer elsewhere, you cannot return.

Transfers may be restricted from:

📍 1104 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY 11238

📍 1539 Pitkin Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11212

📍 2914 3rd Ave, Bronx, NY 10455

📍 2028 White Plains Rd, Bronx, NY 10462

📍 5216 Okeechobee Rd, Fort Pierce, FL 34947

📍 162-11 Jamaica Ave, Jamaica, NY 11432

📍 78-15 Linden Blvd, Queens, NY 11414

📍 1584 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11210

⚠️ Policies may change. Updates will be provided by Corporate Operations.

Yes, we are open on Halloween.

Our donor management system is fully automated and cloud-based, allowing you to donate at any Olgam Life Donation Center. However, some transfer restrictions apply.

Transfers are NOT allowed to:

📍 2510 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY 10458
📍 127 E 125th St, New York, NY 10035

If you donate at one of these locations and transfer elsewhere, you cannot return.

Transfers may be restricted from:

📍 1104 Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY 11238
📍 1539 Pitkin Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11212
📍 2914 3rd Ave, Bronx, NY 10455
📍 2028 White Plains Rd, Bronx, NY 10462
📍 5216 Okeechobee Rd, Fort Pierce, FL 34947
📍 162-11 Jamaica Ave, Jamaica, NY 11432
📍 78-15 Linden Blvd, Queens, NY 11414
📍 1584 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11210

⚠️ Policies may change. Updates will be provided by Corporate Operations.

The first day donate plasma in a given week.

Unfortunately, we only accept donors who have a Social Security number.

If you don't have your Social Security card, a photo of the original may be acceptable, but black-and-white copies are not. You must provide a clear photo of it or an alternative document showing your full Social Security number and name, such as a W-2 form.

If the document shows your full current social security number, then yes. We require the full social security number to donate plasma.

At Olgam Life, we accept various forms of proof, including mail, utility bills, or even an Amazon package with your name and address. The shipment date must be clearly marked, and the address must be postmarked within 60 days of your donation. Our goal is to make the process easy while ensuring compliance.

No, donations are not possible with a Canadian B1 visa. Donors must have a permanent address within 50 miles of the center, a Social Security card, and a valid U.S. state-issued ID.

Yes, you can donate both plasma and whole blood, but there are required waiting periods between donations. At Olgam Life Plasma Donation Center, we exclusively process plasma donations. If you donate whole blood, you must wait at least eight weeks (56 days) before donating plasma. However, you can typically donate whole blood 2–3 days after donating plasma, as the body replenishes plasma more quickly than whole blood.

No, donors are not permitted to eat during plasma donations. It is essential to follow this guideline to ensure the safety of both the donor and the recipient of the plasma. Before your plasma donation appointment, have a snack or a meal to maintain your energy levels. After the donation, remember to have a proper meal to replenish your nutrients and take care of yourself.

Your plasma is used for further manufacturing into pharmaceutical therapies through a process called plasma fractionation, where individual proteins are separated. Therefore, any blood type is eligible to donate plasma.

You can donate eight times a month. Donors are able to donate plasma twice in a seven-day period and are required to wait at least 24 hours in between donations.

No, you do not need to get a physical. However, you will have a pre-donation physical at the center, which includes answering medical history questions, tests for viruses such as HIV and hepatitis, and evaluating your protein and hematocrit levels.

The acceptable heart rate for plasma donation ranges between 60 and 99 beats per minute.

Ensuring a donor's overall well-being, including physical presentation, is a crucial aspect of donor eligibility. If poor hygiene becomes a notable concern, staff members have the discretion to ask the individual to leave.

No, unfortunately, proof of address cannot be a shelter or a P.O. box; it must be a property that is owned or rented.

There is no minimum height requirement. However, donors must weigh at least 110 pounds (50 kg) and meet other general eligibility criteria, such as being between 18 and 64 years old and not being pregnant.

No, Olgam Life is a walk-in facility, so you do not need an appointment to donate.

Olgam Life Plasma Donation Center adheres to industry standards, rewarding donors for the time it takes to successfully donate, not for the quantity donated. This also helps ensure fairness and equal opportunity among all donors.

You can check your balance and review your payments and charges anytime by visiting paysign.com and creating a profile. You can also download the Paysign app for more convenient access.

If you don’t want to create a profile, simply visit Online.Paysign.com and use the “Check Your Balance Here!” function.

It’s simple:

1️⃣ Bring a friend to donate plasma at the same Olgam Life center as you.

2️⃣ They must mention your name before their first donation when registering.

3️⃣ They need to donate twice.

4️⃣ After their second donation, you donate again.

5️⃣ You get $50!

🔹 Example: Sarah donates at the Brooklyn center and refers Jake. Before Jake donates for the first time, he mentions Sarah’s name at registration. Jake donates twice at the same Brooklyn center. After Jake’s second donation, when Sarah donates again, Sarah gets $50! 🎉

Our prepaid cards function just like any other debit or credit card. You can use your card for purchases at any merchant, as well as for ATM withdrawals and cash-back transactions. Please note that some merchants and ATMs may charge fees for cash withdrawals.

Additionally, we offer a bank transfer option via the app or online.paysign.com. Transfers are processed within 1-2 days and come with a $1 fee.

Nope! The money you receive from Olgam Life plasma donations is not subject to taxation.

On your first donation, you'll be paid $60 in NYC and $80 in FL. After that, you will be paid between $50-$60 per donation in NYC and between $50-$140 per donation in Florida.

Your payments are automatically loaded onto a prepaid debit card once your donation is completed. We will continue to add payments to your card after every donation.

Absolutely! Olgam donors can donate plasma after receiving a COVID or flu vaccination. There is no waiting period or restriction for plasma donation after getting vaccinated.

Yes, donors are allowed to donate plasma at any point in their cycle.

We do not provide a standardized list of medications that would automatically disqualify donors, as each case is unique. To determine eligibility, we recommend contacting the donation center directly and informing them about the medications you are currently taking. Our medical staff will carefully assess your individual situation to determine if you meet the criteria for plasma donation.

For a general overview of basic health requirements, donors must be between 18-64 years old, not pregnant, and not on blood thinners. However, specific medical conditions and medications are best evaluated by our medical professionals during the eligibility screening process.

After giving birth, donors must wait six weeks from the delivery date before donating plasma. Additionally, they should wait an additional four weeks after their last breastfeeding or pumping session. These waiting periods ensure the donor's well-being and allow sufficient time for recovery before engaging in plasma donation.

Yes, if you have a high heart rate but no previous heart-related issues and are not taking any medication, you may be eligible to donate. However, you will need to provide a doctor's note confirming your eligibility.

If you are taking Ozempic, your eligibility to donate plasma requires a personal evaluation by the center. Please visit the center to determine your eligibility and learn more about your individual case.

Individuals who have cancer or are in remission are ineligible to donate.

Unfortunately, individuals taking Plavix are not eligible to donate.

According to our standard operating procedures, lupus is considered a permanent referral. This means individuals with lupus cannot donate, even if they are in remission.

There is no waiting period or restriction for plasma donation after receiving the COVID vaccine.

Diabetics are generally not eligible to donate. However, if your diabetes is well-controlled, you may still qualify. Please visit the center for an individual assessment.

Individuals who have had Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) are ineligible to donate plasma.

If a donor is not taking anticoagulant medications and is solely on iron supplements, they may be eligible to donate. However, eligibility depends on other factors, so it is best to consult with the donation center for a definitive answer.

You will have a pre-donation physical, which includes answering medical history questions, undergoing tests for viruses such as HIV and hepatitis, and evaluating your protein and hematocrit levels.

Eligibility to donate while on antibiotics depends on the purpose of the medication. In general, you can donate the day after your last dose unless you are experiencing symptoms related to your condition or medication.

Using PREP itself is generally not a disqualifying factor for plasma donation.

Individuals are eligible to donate once they receive a negative COVID-19 test result.

The minimum hemoglobin (Hb) level required for donation is 12.5 g/dL for women and 13.0 g/dL for men.

Eligible donors should have a blood pressure within the range of systolic 90-180 and diastolic 50-100. If your blood pressure falls outside this range, you will not be eligible to donate plasma.

Our medical staff will need to conduct an evaluation to confirm your eligibility.

Yes, individuals taking antidepressants are eligible to donate plasma.

If you have no history of anaphylaxis (a severe allergic reaction leading to difficulty breathing), you can come in to donate. It's worth noting that iodine, which can be present in some medical products, may contain traces of shellfish, posing a potential risk of cross-contamination. However, for milder allergies, alternative options are available. It is advisable to discuss your specific situation with our staff when you come in for donation.

Individuals taking a blood thinner are not eligible for plasma donation.

If you have MS and wish to donate, please contact the center you intend to visit in advance. Request to speak with a nurse or medical professional who can evaluate your eligibility and determine if you qualify for donation.

You may be eligible to donate plasma if you have no active lesions. Please check with the donation center for specific eligibility criteria.

Yes, individuals taking Adderall or similar stimulant medications can still donate plasma.

If you have concerns about specific medical conditions, it is best to contact the nearest donation center for personalized guidance. However, general eligibility criteria include a minimum weight requirement of 110 pounds, an age range of 18-64 years, and exclusion for pregnant donors.

Unfortunately, individuals taking Clopidogrel are not eligible to donate plasma at Olgam.

You need to wait four weeks after receiving a Hepatitis B vaccine before donating plasma.

To determine eligibility, we recommend visiting any of our donation centers and informing the staff. Our medical team will carefully evaluate you to determine if you meet the criteria for plasma donation.

You can donate if you have herpes, as long as you do not have visible sores.

You need to be evaluated, but if there is no other history of medical issues, you should be eligible for donation.

Individuals taking a blood thinner are not eligible for plasma donation.

Diabetics are generally not eligible donors. However, if your diabetes is controlled, you may be eligible to donate. The center will inquire about your medications and glucose readings.

No, the fracture must be fully healed before you can donate.

Eligibility depends on the reason you took the steroids. Contact your center for further evaluation.

No, we do not test for STIs—only blood-borne diseases like HIV and hepatitis.