Key takeaways:Blood plasma — known simply as plasma — is the liquid portion of your blood. Plasma helps move blood through the body, support cell function, and sustain blood pressure. As a medical product, plasma treats people who have experienced trauma, as well as those who have severe liver disease, immune deficiencies, autoimmune conditions, and bleeding disorders.While it’s not common practice to be compensated for donating blood, it’s possible to make $30 to $70 or more each time you give plasma. Some people make hundreds of dollars per month. The amount you can make depends on the plasma center, how often your plasma is collected, and the compensation and incentives offered.You can give plasma up to two times in a 7-day period, which is as many as 104 donations a year. With proper hydration, your plasma should regenerate. Plasma donation is generally safe, but it does have some health risks.Table of contentsGet paid for plasmaWhat you can makeDonate twice a weekSafetyDonor eligi...
