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For a limited time, donors will have the option to test for COVID-19 antibodies, and find out if their plasma can be used to aid COVID-19 patients with weakened immune systems.Â
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COVID-19 antibody testing is authorized by the FDA for the purposes of producing COVID-19 convalescent plasma.
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One Reno local was discharged from Renown Monday morning after receiving a treatment using a convalescent plasma donation from a patient who already recovered from the virus.
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Grifols Biomat USA is asking COVID-19 survivors to donate plasma so it can use the antibodies to create a treatment for the disease.
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United Blood Services of Reno is in urgent need of AB Plasma donors. AB Plasma is the universal plasma blood type meaning all hospital patients can receive an AB Plasma transfusion when plasma is required on a moments notice to save lives.