American Red Cross Blood Bank

How much does the Red Cross or blood bank loans to pay people (CASH) for the donation of rare blood groups?

I do not think that the American Red Cross paid for all blood types, but I know that if you donate plasma, you have paid.

I do not think the Red Cross pays, but if you find a place that does its like 20.00

Blood Donation facts:

1. The FDA (Food & Drug Administration) regulates the donation and transfusion of blood. The blood is considered a drug. If you are paid for blood, the rule is that the FDA can not be transfused to a person.
2. There are two types of blood banks.
a. A blood bank non-profit does not pay donors for blood products. The blood products are transfused into the other.
b. A center for plasma-profit pay donors for plasma. This plasma is then sold to manufacturers of drugs and drug research companies.
3. The Red Cross follows the guidelines of the FDA for screening blood donors. This will keep the supply of safe blood. What are these guidelines? http://www.redcross.org/services/biomed/ ...
4. Plasma Centers may have additional guidelines from your plasma will be used to make drugs and drug research. For example, you may be deferred (refused) if you are taking certain medications.

Plasma centers pay different amounts, most of them require several visits weekly. To find a center near you plasma research "[your city or state plasma center].

To find a Red Cross near you, use the link above the Red Cross.